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Two Sumerian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablets, reign of Shu-Sin, 2037-2029.
Estimate
1,200 - 1,800 USD
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Description
- Two Sumerian Terracotta Cuneiform Tablets
- clay
- Heights 2 7/8 and 3 7/8 in. 7.2 and 9.9 cm.
one with 10 + 10 lines of text, receipt for quantities of barley from named individuals, reign of Shu-Sin, year 4, the other with 13 + 9 lines of text, receipt of wool garments with their qualities and weights specified, reign of Shu-Sin, year 6, from Umma.
Provenance
Erlenmeyer Collection, Basel, acquired in the 1950s (Christie's, London, Ancient Near Eastern Texts from the Erlenmeyer Collection, December 13th, 1988, no. 74, illus. of one)
Condition
The larger tablet is in excellent condition, the number "69" written in white on one side; the smaller tablet is repaired in two places as shown in the photo, with chips along the break lines; on the reverse the break lines are barely visible, but there is a large chip in a bottom corner (partly visible in the photograph at bottom left).
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.