Mesopotamian - Large cuneiform clay tablet - 2000 BC - Examined by Prof. Lambert
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Restored large clay cuneiform tablet from Mesopotamia (Kassite Babylonian), circa 2000 BC, inscribed on two faces in cuneiform (Sumerian), dimensions 62 × 34 mm, examined by Prof. Wilfrid Lambert, acquired in 2024 from a UK gallery with provenance to a London gentleman, with export licences to be organised.
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RARE Cuneiform Writing Tablet
Kassite Babylonian clay tablet in the shape of a cushion inscribed with cuneiform writing (Sumerian) on two sides.
The inscribed text probably relates to an administrative inventory.
Dimensions: Length 62 mm x width 34 mm.
Mesopotamia, second millennium BCE.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), a historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Provenance information: United Kingdom, T.M.L. gallery.
Previously: property of a London gentleman and kept in London before 1992. From there, through descent, to family members.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateRARE Cuneiform Writing Tablet
Kassite Babylonian clay tablet in the shape of a cushion inscribed with cuneiform writing (Sumerian) on two sides.
The inscribed text probably relates to an administrative inventory.
Dimensions: Length 62 mm x width 34 mm.
Mesopotamia, second millennium BCE.
Examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), a historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s.
Provenance information: United Kingdom, T.M.L. gallery.
Previously: property of a London gentleman and kept in London before 1992. From there, through descent, to family members.
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, with a provenance declaration viewed by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that he is authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passport for cultural object)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if it takes more than a few days.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/ Timeframe
2ème millénaire avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Large cuneiform clay tablet - 2000 BC - Examined by Prof. Lambert
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2024
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Restored
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1992
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
