Sumerian Cuneiform Tablet from the Third Dynasty of Ur

Culture: Sumerian

Period: Dated to year 44 of King Shulgi of Ur, ca. 2050 B.C.

Material: Clay

Dimensions: 3.7 cm x 3.3 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 6207

Provenance: American private collection Mary K. F. Leong, acquired between 1980 and 1990.

Condition: A very minor chip at the lower part, which does not affect the sharply written text at all.

Description: Very beautiful tablet with a revolving inscription in 12 lines of Sumerian cuneiform. It is an administrative account of 24 head of cattle (18 grain-fed and 6 standard fed) which were received from an official for various days of the month. It is dated to year 44 of King Shulgi of Ur (ca. 2050 BC), month 3.