Near Eastern Cuneiform Temple Foundation Cone Group

(Ceramic, 355 grams, 57-69 mm.).

Circa 2,400-1,700 BC. A group of two ceramic temple foundation cones each now truncated, with domed top and twelve vertical columns of cuneiform text. [2]

Provenance

Steinberg collection; bought Keith Lloyd, early 1980s.

Footnotes

Temple cones were placed in the foundations of newly-built temples; their form imitates nails or pegs; they bear inscriptions stating the name of the reigning king and regnal year, and the god(s) to whom the temple was dedicated.

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LOT 0505

Near Eastern Cuneiform Temple Foundation Cone Group

Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,495

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