Identifier:
115726
Description:
Very large, beige clay tablet with cuneiform writing on both obverse (flat) face and reverse (rounded) one. Reproduction darker, and blackened in some places.;Sumerian cuneiform text; translation needed.;This tablet was found at the site of modern Tell Jokha, the site of the ancient Sumerian city of Umma. It contains a very long list of merchandise, and was most likely used by a merchant to keep track of goods and produce.
Materials:
Handwritten, Clay
Dimensions:
3.7" h 2.1" w 1" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 1
Source:
Gift Of Mrs. Claude Hamilton
Links:
https://sketchfab.com/3d-models/clay-tablet-8ea432564193434ba072ab6e25548380
Exhibit/Program:
Early People Hall (1940 – 1994)
Related Entity:
Mrs. Claude Hamilton (donor)
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