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Mesopotamian clay fragmentary tablet with cuneiform inscription Y4720

$ 290.39

Availability: 43 in stock
  • Material: Bronze
  • Type: Axe

    Description

    A Mesopotamian clay fragmentary tablet. The tablet with registers of script on the upper surface extending around one edge.
    Ex Robin Marshal Carter Collection Adelaide
    Origin:
    Circa  2nd Millennium B.C., Mesopotamia
    Dimensions:
    4.7 x 3.4 x 2.3 cm
    Condition:
    Re-joined and worn with ancient loss.
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    Circa 1.5 Million Years to 35O,OOOB.P.
    Menia Governate
    , Egypt
    Found in the 194O's and 195O's, in various stream beds and blow outs
    in the Desert on the fringes of Erg Abu Muharrick, Egypt.
    PROVENANCE
    :
    EX:
    Estate Liquidation of a Private Collector ~ Port Townsend, Washington
    DESCRIPTION
    :
    In a Heavily Patinated Tan Brown Jasper or Chert with Orange undertones, as pictured.
    There is a Heavy Desert Varnish Sand Polish on the Obverse.  Smooth in the Hand, with Earthen or Caliche
    Deposits in the recesses.   Reverse with a White ancient embedded Caliche Mineral Salt Alkali Patination
    over 95%.  No Modern Damage.
    Length is 5-1/4", or 135mm.
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