Gogotte Formation, Oligocene, approx. 30 million years ago Ceramics many of which depict food

many of which depict food offerings

pale green glaze well preserved

The figure is depicted in profile

Shu was responsible for separating Geb and Nut and securing the space of the universe

The complexity of the iconography and condition elevate the piece’s historical and market value significantly

Gogotte Formation, Oligocene, approx. 30 million years ago Ceramics many of which depict foodA gogotte is a millions of years old, naturally shaped sandstone concretion, consisting of tiny quartz fragments held together by calcium carbonate. The finest specimens are found in Fontainebleau, France, renowned for its extremely fine grained, porcelain like sands. Each one of these natural mineralogical works of art takes on a unique form, often evoking clouds, whirlwinds, animals, or ghosts. Gogottes were a great inspiration to the Surrealists,