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Cuneiform Tablet

1913.14.0829

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Artifact Identification Cuneiform Tablet   (1913.14.0829)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Documentary Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Other Documents
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period Mesopotamian
Date 2130–2006 BC
Culture Mesopotamian
Location On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 3.7 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.5 cm
Weight 24 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Inscribing, Handbuilding, Firing

Research Remarks

Description N/A
Published Description N/A
CDLI NumberP145708 (external link)
Bibliography

See also 1913.14.1.
Sollberger, Edmond, TEXTS FROM CUNEIFROM SOURCES: THE BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATIVE CORRESPONDENCE UNDER THE KINGS OF UR, p. 52-53, pl. IX., J.J. Augustin Publisher, Locust Valley, New York, 1966. Reference from John L. Hayes who will publish in A MANUAL OF SUMERIAN GRAMMER AND TEXTS (2nd vol.), Undena Publications, Malibu, CA.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Edgar J. Banks Collection
Reproduction no

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