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CIRCA 1900-1600 B.C.
Details
FOUR OLD BABYLONIAN CLAY CUNEIFORM TABLETS
CIRCA 1900-1600 B.C.
All rectangular in form with Babylonian cuneiform inscriptions; including two envelope tablets, dating to the reign of King Rim Sin I of Larsa (reign 1758-1699 B.C.), one recording a receipt of barley, the other with an administrative account of sesame; one an envelope tablet recording an account of the receipt of sesame oil, one side with seal impressions; and one an account of barley rations for the House of the Lady
Longest: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm.) long
CIRCA 1900-1600 B.C.
All rectangular in form with Babylonian cuneiform inscriptions; including two envelope tablets, dating to the reign of King Rim Sin I of Larsa (reign 1758-1699 B.C.), one recording a receipt of barley, the other with an administrative account of sesame; one an envelope tablet recording an account of the receipt of sesame oil, one side with seal impressions; and one an account of barley rations for the House of the Lady
Longest: 3 15/16 in. (10 cm.) long
Provenance
with Elias S. David (1891-1969), New York; thence by descent.
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