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Nine Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets — Nine Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets, 3rd Dynasty of Ur, 2139-2004 B.C./reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, 604-562 B.C.
Nine Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets

Nine Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets, 3rd Dynasty of Ur, 2139-2004 B.C./reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, 604-562 B.C.

Nine Mesopotamian clay cuneiform tablets spanning two distinct historical periods: the 3rd Dynasty of Ur (2139-2004 B.C.) and the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 B.C.). These tablets represent the written records and administrative documents of ancient Mesopotamia.

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art

June 28, 2024

Estimate: $2,000 – $3,000

Lot 111

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Nine Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets, Nine Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets, 3rd Dynasty of Ur, 2139-2004 B.C./reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, 604-562 B.C.

Nine Mesopotamian clay cuneiform tablets spanning two distinct historical periods: the 3rd Dynasty of Ur (2139-2004 B.C.) and the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II (604-562 B.C.). These tablets represent the written records and administrative documents of ancient Mesopotamia.

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3rd Dynasty Of Ur, Ancient Text, Cuneiform, Mesopotamia, Nebuchadnezzar II, Clay Tablets, Writing