C. 3100-3000 BC - Late Uruk Period An interesting inscribed clay cuneiform tablet with pictographic script, invented in Southern Mesopotamia more than 5000 years ago. Sumerian cuneiform is known as the earliest writing system, developed from pictographs and other various symbols, which were used to represent livestock and trade goods onto clay tablets. Sumerian was spoken in the southern region of ancient Mesopotamia in Sumer. Corner missing otherwise clear detail. Size: 35mm x 43mm Provenance; The seller of this lot hereby guarantees that this object was obtained legally. Purchased from the estate of a deceased gentleman collected before 1988 and by decent to his family and kept in London. Shipping & Customs information Please note there maybe some delays with shipping and courier services due to the UK's recent departure from the EU and Covid-19 restrictions. Please also be aware of customs tariffs or import duties, clearance and handling charges which may also apply to your shipment, which will be charged to you by the third party if applicable. Please note: Due to covid and Brexit Italian customs are experiencing long delays. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The seller will inform the buyer about this if this takes more than a few days. NOTE: This kind of item cannot be sent to the USA, due to complicated import regulations. USA-bidders, please do not place any bid on this kind of objects.