TimeLine Auctions

Auction 145  –  21 - 25 February 2023

TimeLine Auctions, Auction 145

Greek, Roman, Egyptian & Other Antiquities, Natural History & Coins

Part 1: Tu, 21.02.2023, from 11:00 AM CET
Part 2: We, 22.02.2023, from 11:00 AM CET
Part 3: Th, 23.02.2023, from 11:00 AM CET
Part 4: Fr, 24.02.2023, from 11:00 AM CET
Part 5: Sa, 25.02.2023, from 11:00 AM CET
The auction is closed.

Description

Ur III Cuneiform Tablet Fragment Relating to Food Distribution. Late 3rd millennium B.C. A fragment of a pillow-shaped ceramic tablet with neatly impressed columns of cuneiform text, accounting of Ur III food distribution, representing wages. Cf. Liverani, M., Antico Oriente, Storia, societa' ed economia, Roma, 1988, pp.608-609, fig.111, for type. 82 grams, 67 mm (2 5/8 in.). Ex UK art market, 1970s.Property of a London gentleman. [No Reserve]

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Price realized 156 GBP
Starting price 5 GBP
Estimate 300 GBP
The auction is closed.
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