Zoomorphic cachet in the shape of a reclining calf 
Engraved on the plate with stylized symbols such as the Star of Ishtar and the Crescent of Sin. 
Agate.
Sumerian art, Neo-Assyrian period (7th century B.C.). 
Height: 2.1 cm
 
Provenance : 
- Former collection of François Bouruet Aubertot, built up between 1970-1990. By descent. 
- Loiseau Saint-Germain en Laye sale, October 20, 1974, lot 10.
Live Friday 13 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Lot no. 17

Zoomorphic cachet in the shape of a reclining calf Engraved on the plate with stylized symbols such as the Star of Ishtar and the Crescent of Sin. Agate. Sumerian art, Neo-Assyrian period (7th century B.C.). Height: 2.1 cm Provenance : - Former collection of François Bouruet Aubertot, built up between 1970-1990. By descent. - Loiseau Saint-Germain en Laye sale, October 20, 1974, lot 10.

Estimate
€120 - €150
Result
€195
Buyer's premium
30%
Zoomorphic cachet in the shape of a reclining calf Engraved on the plate with stylized symbols such as the Star of Ishtar and the Crescent of Sin. Agate. Sumerian art, Neo-Assyrian period (7th century B.C.). Height: 2.1 cm Provenance : - Former collection of François Bouruet Aubertot, built up between 1970-1990. By descent. - Loiseau Saint-Germain en Laye sale, October 20, 1974, lot 10.
Sale Friday 13 December 2024・14:00 (Europe/Paris)
Salle 2 - Hôtel Drouot 9, rue Drouot 75009 Paris