A COMPLETE SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET , <I>CIRCA</I> 2500 B.C. | Christie's

Sale 8543

Antiquities

London, South Kensington

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20 October 1999

Browse Sale

Lot 194

A COMPLETE SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET

CIRCA 2500 B.C.

Price realised

GBP 1,495

Estimate

GBP 1,300 - GBP 1,500

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A COMPLETE SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET
CIRCA 2500 B.C.
Inscribed on one side with 18 compartments, an administrative document listing numbers of sheep beside named men
7.8 x 8.1 cm.
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