A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM FOUNDATION CONE
A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM FOUNDATION CONE

REIGN OF ENTEMENA, CIRCA 2400 B.C.

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A MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM FOUNDATION CONE
reign of entemena, circa 2400 b.c.
Of tapering cylindrical form with a flat flaring head, encircled halfway with a inscription dealing with the restoration of a temple by Entemena, King of Lagash; together with a small Ur III cuneiform tablet, circa 2111-2003 B.C., recording the reciept of farm animals
96 in. (24 cm) (2)

Lot Essay

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