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1613 - Old Babylonian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet, a Legal Document. Circa 1800-1600 B.C. Pillow-shaped with cuneiform text to both flat faces and one edge; accompanied by an old handwritten slip: 'Old Babylonian legal document, c.1800-1600 B.C.'. 101 grams, 66 mm (2 1/2 in.).
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Old Babylonian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablet, a Legal Document. Circa 1800-1600 B.C. Pillow-shaped with cuneiform text to both flat faces and one edge; accompanied by an old handwritten slip: 'Old Babylonian legal document, c.1800-1600 B.C.'. 101 grams, 66 mm (2 1/2 in.). Private collection, 1980s. Acquired on the UK art market. Private collection, London, UK. Accompanied by an old handwritten note by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology, University of Birmingham, 1970-1993. 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. See our website for more information.
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