Neo-Sumerian Ur III Cuneiform Tablet Fragment

3rd millennium BC. A clay tablet fragment of irregular shape, bearing the remains of a cuneiform text. 50 grams, 60mm (2 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the 1970s. [No Reserve]

3rd millennium BC. A bifacial fragment from a ceramic pillow-shaped tablet, bearing cuneiform text and symbols to both faces. 16.4 grams, 41mm (1 1/2"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired in the

Ur III, 2112-2004 B.C. A framed and glazed ceramic cuneiform tablet fragment. 124 grams total, 95 x 95 mm including case (3 3/4 x 3 3/4 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform texts, the property of

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Third Dynasty of Ur, year 2 of the reign of Ibbi-Sin (also Ibbi-Suen), ca. 2026 BCE. A hand-built clay tablet of rectangular form bearing rounded peripheries and

22nd-21st century BC. An irregular fragment from a ceramic Ur III tablet, bearing cuneiform text to both faces. 29.3 grams, 49mm (2"). Acquired in the 1970s. Property of a London gentleman. [No Reserv

A large Sumerian cuneiform tablet, Ur III, c. 2100 - 2000 BC, with multiple registers of incised text on either side. 2 3/4 x 1 7/8 in (6.9 x 4.8 cm). Surfaces cleaned with light deposits. Ex New York

Late 3rd millennium BC. A large part of pillow-shaped ceramic tablet fragment with bands of cuneiform text to one broad face and one edge. 238 grams, 85mm (3 1/2"). Ex Kinnard collection, Oxford, UK,

Ur III, 2112-2004 B.C. A roughly wedge-shaped ceramic tablet section with cuneiform text to one face; administrative subject matter. 212 grams, 93 mm (3 5/8 in.). Specialised collection of cuneiform t

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Neo-Sumerian Empire, Third Dynasty of Ur, dated to the seventh year of the reign of Amar-Sin, ca. 2039 BCE. A hand-built pottery tablet of rectangular form with

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, Neo-Sumerian Empire, Third Dynasty of Ur, dated to the reign of Shu-Sin, ca. 2037 to 2029 BCE. A hand-built clay administrative tablet of bulky form bearing 11 f

A nice Ur III cuneiform tablet, Mesopotamia, c. 2112 - 2004 BC, with three line of text on one side including a partial cylinder seal roll-out and three lines on the opposite side. 3.8 x 3.8 cm. Light

This cylinder seal from the Neo-Sumerian period, specifically the Ur III dynasty, features intricate carvings that include symbolic representations of religious rituals or celestial beings, reflecting

3rd millennium B.C. A sub-circular ceramic tablet, lentoid in section, with cuneiform text to one face bearing finely executed scribal work. 117 grams, 73 mm (2 7/8 in.). Specialised collection of cun

A nice Ur III clay cuneiform tablet, c. 2100 – 2000 BC, with eight lines of text on one side and ten lines on the other, eight of which with a cuneiform line of text. The characters are well impress

**First Time At Auction** Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. 3rd millennium BCE. A set of two fragmentary clay tablets of oblong forms. The first fragment is a corner of a larger tablet and co

Category: Sealings This four-faced steatite pillar seal from the Neo-Sumerian period is adorned with the engravings of predator animals, likely symbolizing power and protection. Each face of the pilla

This steatite bust head carving from the Neo-Sumerian period (Ur III) exemplifies the artistry of the era, focusing on detailed human features which may represent a deity or a high-ranking individual.

This carved steatite amulet from the Neo-Sumerian period is adorned with a cross motif, possibly indicating a cosmological or religious significance. Amulets like this were essential for personal prot

Category: Figurines and Statuettes This steatite figurine from the Neo-Sumerian Period depicts a feline, a motif often associated with goddesses of fertility and protection. It exemplifies the era's i

This cylinder seal, crafted during the Neo-Sumerian Period, is intricately engraved with figures and motifs that illustrate the religious and social activities of the time. Cylinder seals such as this

Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Sumer, ca. late 3rd to early 2nd millennium BCE. A nice set of fragmentary clay tablets, each containing a series of inscribed lines of ancient cuneiform text. The firs

This steatite amulet hails from the Neo-Sumerian Period (Ur III), a time known for its religious fervor and the extensive use of amulets in personal devotion and protection. Its drop-shaped form and i

Ancient Near East, Late Ur III period, ca. late 3rd millennium BCE. Part of a cuneiform terracotta "biscuit" envelope, translated. The full translation will accompany the item, but in summary, this is

A Mesopotamian cuneiform tablet, Ur III, c. 2100 BC, in hardened clay, the rectangular tablet with five beautifully incised lines of cuneiform text, the opposite side with a few partial lines remainin