Description:

Southern Iraq, Ur III Period, ca. 2100 to 2000 BCE. Large and wonderfully preserved clay administraive tablet in the form of an extra-large biscuit. As shown there are dozens of lines of text which can be translated, but to date have not (translation will cost $500 - email for details). The largest we have ever had the pleasure of handling. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. #102076

  • Provenance: Ex-private UK Collection, Ex-Bonham's, acquired at auction 5/1/2008.
  • Dimensions: 10" x 10"
  • Condition: Cracks and chips as shown, but intact.

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