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Old BabylonianClay Administrative Tablet with Cuneiform Writing - 0×47×92 mm

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Ref N13 Provenance: Ex old British private collection of Mesopotamian clay tablets. This lot comes from the private collection of Mr. J. Bahamonde who over a period of 20 years acquired his collection from various prestigious dealers and has now decided to downsize his beloved collection. His degree in archaeology from Manchester University, one of the best in the U. K. and passion for ancient history is reflected in this intriguing ancient document. A clay tablet portion with cuneiform writing on both sides. Come with a hand written note from the late professor of Assyriology W. G. Lambert. Length: 92 mm. Width: 47 mm. Condition: Fair to good overall considering age and material, the writing on one side very well preserved, some repairs, losses and mineral accretion as expected. The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in a legal manner. Documentation proving this provenance has been seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed.

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Ref N13 Provenance: Ex old British private collection of Mesopotamian clay tablets. This lot comes from the private collection of Mr. J. Bahamonde who over a period of 20 years acquired his collection from various prestigious dealers and has now decided to downsize his beloved collection. His degree in archaeology from Manchester University, one of the best in the U. K. and passion for ancient history is reflected in this intriguing ancient document. A clay tablet portion with cuneiform writing on both sides. Come with a hand written note from the late professor of Assyriology W. G. Lambert. Length: 92 mm. Width: 47 mm. Condition: Fair to good overall considering age and material, the writing on one side very well preserved, some repairs, losses and mineral accretion as expected. The seller guarantees that he acquired this piece in a legal manner. Documentation proving this provenance has been seen by Catawiki. Important information. The seller guarantees that he is entitled to ship this lot. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged. The authenticity of the item is unconditionally guaranteed.

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