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Sumerian art, Puzriš-Dagan, 3rd dynasty of Ur, 2112-…

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CUNEIFORM CLAY TABLET Sumerian art, Puzriš-Dagan, 3rd dynasty of Ur, 2112-2004 B.C. Present of animals from King Šulgi, probably for sacrifices. Written in Puzriš-Dagan, month VIII/Šulgi 48. Dim.: 3.2 x 3 x 1.7 cm Provenance : Collection of Doctor Gabriel Sempé (1901-1990) His sale, Me Henri Adam, Tarbes, May 30, 2013: n°104 (part of the lot) Catalog entry: "Perhaps Galerie Roudillon July 27, 1968". Collection G. Blanchet, inventory no. 496

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CUNEIFORM CLAY TABLET Sumerian art, Puzriš-Dagan, 3rd dynasty of Ur, 2112-2004 B.C. Present of animals from King Šulgi, probably for sacrifices. Written in Puzriš-Dagan, month VIII/Šulgi 48. Dim.: 3.2 x 3 x 1.7 cm Provenance : Collection of Doctor Gabriel Sempé (1901-1990) His sale, Me Henri Adam, Tarbes, May 30, 2013: n°104 (part of the lot) Catalog entry: "Perhaps Galerie Roudillon July 27, 1968". Collection G. Blanchet, inventory no. 496

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