Cuneiform Tablet

1955.03.0006

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Artifact Identification Cuneiform Tablet   (1955.03.0006)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
  2. :
  3. Documentary Artifacts
  4. :
  5. Other Documents
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
Period/Date 2nd to mid 1st millenium BCE, 2000–500 BCE
Culture Sumerian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 4.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 3.1 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 1.2 cm
Weight 23 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes Inscribing, Handbuilding, Firing
Munsell Color Information Yellowish White (5Y 9/2)

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
CDLI NumberP424460 (external link)
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication N/A
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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