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FIVE MESOPOTAMIAN TERRACOTTA CUNEIFORM TABLETS
THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2150-2000 B.C.
Each an administrative record inscribed in Sumerian cuneiform; including one dated to year 1 of the reign of King Shu-Suen (2037-2029 B.C.); and four dated to the reign of King Amar-Suen (2046-2038 B.C.), one concerning cattle and sheep dated to year 9 of his reign; one concerning animals dated to year 4 of his reign; one concerning sheep dated to year 3 of his reign; and another concerning cattle dated to year 8 of his reign
65 mm (h) x 45 mm (w); 45 mm x 35 mm (2 cones); 35 mm x 30 mm (2 cones) (5)
THIRD DYNASTY OF UR, CIRCA 2150-2000 B.C.
Each an administrative record inscribed in Sumerian cuneiform; including one dated to year 1 of the reign of King Shu-Suen (2037-2029 B.C.); and four dated to the reign of King Amar-Suen (2046-2038 B.C.), one concerning cattle and sheep dated to year 9 of his reign; one concerning animals dated to year 4 of his reign; one concerning sheep dated to year 3 of his reign; and another concerning cattle dated to year 8 of his reign
65 mm (h) x 45 mm (w); 45 mm x 35 mm (2 cones); 35 mm x 30 mm (2 cones) (5)