Sumerian Clay Tablet With Cuneiform Script Circa 3rd millennium BC This clay tablet bears inscriptions in cuneiform script. Cuneiform script, one of the earliest systems of writing, emerged in ancient Mesopotamia, particularly within the Sumerian civilization, around the late 4th millennium BC. The script was created by impressing wedge-shaped marks onto clay surfaces using a stylus. Widely employed for administrative, economic, and literary purposes, cuneiform played a pivotal role in preserving the cultural and historical heritage of ancient Mesopotamia. Size: 75mm x 45mm; Weight: 180g Provenance: Private UK Ancient Art Collection formerly acquired on the UK, European, and USA Art Markets from pre-1960 Collections. Disclaimer: NO SHIPPING OUTSIDE OF THE EUROPEAN UNION. All items will be shipped from Belgium. The seller guarantees and can prove that the object was obtained legally. The seller was informed by Catawiki that they had to provide the documentation required by the laws and regulations in their country of residence. The seller guarantees and is entitled to sell/export this object. The seller will provide all provenance information known about the object to the buyer. The seller ensures that any necessary permits are/will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer immediately about any delays in obtaining such permits. The seller will not ship outside the EU.