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Two Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets — Two Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets
Two Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets

Two Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets

Two clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform script from ancient Mesopotamia. These artifacts represent one of humanity's earliest writing systems and provide valuable historical documentation.

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Ancient Sculpture and Works of Art Part II

December 2, 2021

Estimate: $500$800

Lot 131

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Two Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets, Two Mesopotamian Clay Cuneiform Tablets

Two clay tablets inscribed with cuneiform script from ancient Mesopotamia. These artifacts represent one of humanity's earliest writing systems and provide valuable historical documentation.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

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Cuneiform, Mesopotamian, Mesopotamia, Ancient Writing, Archaeological Artifact, Clay Tablets, Historical Documentation