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Proto-Sumerian Terracotta Pictographic Tablet for the Distribution of Barley
Proto-Sumerian Terracotta Pictographic Tablet for the Distribution of Barley
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Circa 3300-3000 B.C. Pillow-shaped tablet with dense cuneiform text to two broad faces and one edge. 130 grams, 82 mm (3 1/4 in.).

Private collection Mr S.A., acquired in 1994; thence by descent. This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12116-218146.

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Proto-Sumerian Terracotta Pictographic Tablet for the Distribution of Barley

Estimate £5,000 - £7,000
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£4,400

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