A fragmentary Neo-Babylonian clay foundation cylinder
A fragmentary Neo-Babylonian clay foundation cylinder
Reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, circa 604-562 B.C.
Tapering towards one end, with approximately twenty-five lines of Babylonian cuneiform remaining, 16cm long
Provenance:
Collection of the renowned Iraqi architect Said Ali Madhloom (1921-2017), brought to the UK in 1981; and thence by descent to the current owners.
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A fragmentary Neo-Babylonian clay foundation cylinder
Reign of Nebuchadnezzar II, circa 604-562 B.C.
Tapering towards one end, with approximately twenty-five lines of Babylonian cuneiform remaining, 16cm long
Provenance:
Collection of the renowned Iraqi architect Said Ali Madhloom (1921-2017), brought to the UK in 1981; and thence by descent to the current owners.
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