Cuneiform Tablet
1913.14.1364
Detailed Images
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Cuneiform Tablet (1913.14.1364) |
|---|---|
| Classification/ Nomenclature |
|
| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Mesopotamian |
| Date | 2130–2006 BCE |
| Culture | Mesopotamian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 9.7 cm |
|---|---|
| Dimension 2 (Width) | 5.0 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.3 cm |
| Weight | 123 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Ceramic--Earthenware |
| Manufacturing Processes | Inscribing, Handbuilding, Firing |
Research Remarks
| Description | This small tablet records the animals received during one day for the military kitchens. The large tablet is the total inventory of animals received during a month. The magnitude of that operation may be judged by the fact that 1,350 animals were consumed by the soldiers. The daily accounts reappear in the monthly inventory: the small tablet's contents are found recorded in the larger tablet. |
|---|---|
| Published Description | Under Review |
| CDLI Number | P421257 (external link) |
| Bibliography | See also 1913.14.1 |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Edgar J. Banks Collection |
|---|---|
| Reproduction | no |
Contact
All information about our collection is constantly reviewed and updated. Please contact Dery Martínez-Bonilla, Registrar, if there is any information you are looking for that isn't currently online.