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LOT 0172
Sold for (Inc. bp): £2,032
LARGE WESTERN ASIATIC OLD BABYLONIAN CUNEIFORM LETTER
2ND MILLENNIUM BC
4" (189 grams, 10.1cm).
2ND MILLENNIUM BC
4" (189 grams, 10.1cm).
A pillow-shaped terracotta tablet letter with nineteen lines of cuneiform text, the reverse with five lines of cuneiform text and a circular recess to the plain part. [No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Part of a specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman; examined by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert FBA (1926-2011), historian, archaeologist, and specialist in Assyriology and Near Eastern archaeology, in the late 1980s and early 1990s; this small collection is exceptional for the variety of types, including some very rare and well preserved examples; accompanied by an original hand written note on plastic sleeve by Professor Wilfrid George Lambert.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
