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Ancient Sumerian large cuneiform tablet - translated browse these categories for related items... All Items: Near East: Sumerian: Pre AD 1000: item #947364
$2450 Aud |
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A large Sumerian clay tablet with cuneiform inscription. Translated & reads as a list of various quantities of beer, grains, cereals, dates, expended for the harvest for the city of Umma and dated for 4th and 5th years of king Shu-Sin of the Third Dynasty of Ur. A superb tablet, not often does such a beautiful tablet come available on the market, especially one with such a good provenance. Dating to circa 2036 -2028 BC, Mesopotamia. Measures 8cm height / 5.3cm diameter. Ex- the collection of Sir William Bowmore OBE. |
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