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| Auction Closes At: |
10:13:00 07/20/2016 |
| Time Remaining: |
Closed |
| Lot# & Name: |
005. Cuneiform Tablet with Sumerian Writing |
| Estimate: |
$600-$900 |
| Current High Bid: |
$675.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$675.00 |
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| Category: |
Antiquities
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| Sub Category: |
Ancient Near East - Mesopotamia
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| Culture or Country: |
Ur III, Mesopotamia.
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| Period: |
Ca. 2031 B.C.
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| Size: |
1-1/2” x 1-3/8”. |
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| Description: |
Medium pinkish-buff clay tablet having cuneiform text on both sides. Translated as an administrative document, recording the delivery of sheep. Dated to month IX of the Drehem calendar, of King Shu-Suen year 7, 2031 B.C. Ancient loss across lower left corner and edge, otherwise intact. Full translation included with this lot. |
| Provenance: |
Collection of Don Simon, NYC., acquired about 1990. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$23.00 |
| International: |
$73.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Cuneiform Tablet with Sumerian Writing
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