Sumerian Terracotta - Cuneiform tablet - Mesopotamian 2nd millennium BCE -

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.

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Sumero‑Mesopotamian terracotta cuneiform tablet from the 2nd millennium BCE, inscribed on two faces with seven registers per side, in excellent condition and measuring 42 × 35 mm, acquired in 2026 from Galerie/T.J.N., France.

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RARE CUNEIFORM-WRITTEN TABLET
Cuneiform tablet inscribed on both faces.
Clay tablet cushion-shaped, inscribed in cuneiform on both faces.
Terracotta cushion-shaped tablet, bearing a printed cuneiform inscription on seven registers on each face.

The inscription probably relates to an administrative inventory.
Dimensions: Length 42 mm × width 35 mm
Excellent state of preservation – no restoration
Mesopotamia, second millennium BCE.

Provenance: France, gallery T.J.N.

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
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All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

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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RARE CUNEIFORM-WRITTEN TABLET
Cuneiform tablet inscribed on both faces.
Clay tablet cushion-shaped, inscribed in cuneiform on both faces.
Terracotta cushion-shaped tablet, bearing a printed cuneiform inscription on seven registers on each face.

The inscription probably relates to an administrative inventory.
Dimensions: Length 42 mm × width 35 mm
Excellent state of preservation – no restoration
Mesopotamia, second millennium BCE.

Provenance: France, gallery T.J.N.

The seller can prove that the lot was legally obtained; provenance statement seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Cultural Property Passport)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days.
All of the seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.

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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Details

Culture
Sumerian
Century/timeframe
2ème millénaire avant J.-C.
Name of object
- Cuneiform tablet - Mesopotamian 2nd millennium BCE -
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2026
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
FranceVerified
4496
Objects sold
99.68%
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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.

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