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LOT 0267
Sold for (Inc. bp): £1,170
PROTO-SUMERIAN TERRACOTTA PICTOGRAPHIC TABLET
URUK III, CIRCA 3200-3000 B.C.
5 in. (383 grams, 12.5 cm).
URUK III, CIRCA 3200-3000 B.C.
5 in. (383 grams, 12.5 cm).
Pillow-shaped tablet with impressed segmentation to both broad faces, incised pictographs and groups of impressed roundels, hatched blocks and other notations; repaired.
PROVENANCE:
From an important collection of a London gentleman, 1980-2000s.
LITERATURE:
Cf. Salvatore Monaco, Archaic Cuneiform Tablets from Private Collections,CUSAS 31, for other comparable tablets.
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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.
