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Cuneiform Tablet

1913.14.0370

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Artifact Identification Cuneiform Tablet   (1913.14.0370)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Documentary Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Other Documents
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period First Dynasty Babylon
Date 1895–1712 BCE
Culture Babylonian
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 4.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.1 cm
Weight 20 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Inscribing, Handbuilding, Firing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description Under Review
CDLI NumberP420750 (external link)
Bibliography

(See also 1913.14.0001)

Goetz, Albrecht. "An Old Babylonian Itinerary." In the Journal of Cuneiform Studies, 51-72. New Haven: American Schools of Oriental Research, 1953.

Goetze, Albrecht. "Remarks on the Old Babylonian Itinerary." Journal of Cuneiform Studies, Volume XVIII, Number 4, p. 114. New Haven: American Schools of Oriental Research, 1964.

Hallo, William W. "The Road to Emar," Journal of Cuneiform Studies, Volume XVIII, Number 3, p. 57. New Haven: American Schools of Oriental Research, 1964.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Edgar J. Banks Collection
Reproduction no

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