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LOT 1174
Sold for (Inc. bp): £195
MESOPOTAMIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET FRAGMENT GROUP
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 7/8 - 2 3/8 in. (93.8 grams total, 48-61 mm).
2ND MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 7/8 - 2 3/8 in. (93.8 grams total, 48-61 mm).
Group of two pillow-shaped clay tablets each with cuneiform text to one broad face; repaired. [2, No Reserve]
PROVENANCE:
Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of a London gentleman and housed in London before 1992.
Thence by descent to family members.
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.
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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.
