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A nice terracotta Ur III cuneiform tablet

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A nice terracotta Ur III cuneiform tablet

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A nice terracotta Ur III cuneiform tablet, c. 2112-2004 BC, containing 6 lines of text on either side. 1 3/8 in x 1 1/4 in (3.5 x 3.3 cm). Intact, light deposits. Ex collection of Addis Finney, a chemical engineer from Akron, OH, whose professional career was based in Basil, Switzerland from 1935-1965.

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A nice terracotta Ur III cuneiform tablet

Name: A nice terracotta Ur III cuneiform tablet
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Price: 450 USD
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