Mesopotamian Terracotta Cuneiform tablet - 9.5 cm

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Ruth Garrido Vila
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila

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

Estimate  € 2,300 - € 2,800
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€1,500
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€1,400
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€1,300

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This original Mesopotamian terracotta cuneiform tablet dates to around 2200 BC and measures 9.5 × 7 × 3 cm.

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Description from the seller

Ancient Mesopotamian Tablet With Cuneiform Writings.
Ca.2200 BC
height 9.5 cm
width 7 cm
depth 3 cm

an impressive and valuable piece of history.

Registered shipping.

Provenance/Known History:

Ex. Private UK collection. Collected in the 1980's. After that A&O Gallery, UK.

Ancient Mesopotamian Tablet With Cuneiform Writings.
Ca.2200 BC
height 9.5 cm
width 7 cm
depth 3 cm

an impressive and valuable piece of history.

Registered shipping.

Provenance/Known History:

Ex. Private UK collection. Collected in the 1980's. After that A&O Gallery, UK.

Details

Culture
Mesopotamian
Century/timeframe
Ca.2200 BC
Name of object
Cuneiform tablet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1980
Material
Terracotta
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Very good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
9.5 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Width
7 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
Depth
3 cm
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Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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