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ANCIENT NEAR EAST
TWO MESOPOTAMIAN TERRACOTTA CUNEIFORM CONES
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TWO MESOPOTAMIAN TERRACOTTA CUNEIFORM CONES
CIRCA 2250-1700 B.C.
Each inscribed in Sumerian cuneiform, including one Old Babylonian Period (circa 1900-1700 B.C.) with a palace dedication inscription of King Sin-Kashid of Uruk (1865-1833 B.C.), the text known as Sin-Kashid E4.4.1.3; and one (circa 2250 B.C.) with a dedication inscription of the E-Ninnu Temple to the god Ningirsu by Gudea, governor of Lagash
small cone 50 mm (h) x 25 mm (diameter of bottom base); large cone 75 mm (h) x 60 mm (diameter) (2)
CIRCA 2250-1700 B.C.
Each inscribed in Sumerian cuneiform, including one Old Babylonian Period (circa 1900-1700 B.C.) with a palace dedication inscription of King Sin-Kashid of Uruk (1865-1833 B.C.), the text known as Sin-Kashid E4.4.1.3; and one (circa 2250 B.C.) with a dedication inscription of the E-Ninnu Temple to the god Ningirsu by Gudea, governor of Lagash
small cone 50 mm (h) x 25 mm (diameter of bottom base); large cone 75 mm (h) x 60 mm (diameter) (2)