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An attractive Ur III terracotta cuneiform tablet

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An attractive Ur III terracotta cuneiform tablet

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An attractive Ur III terracotta cuneiform tablet, c. 2110 - 2003 BC, with five lines of crisp cuneiform characters on one side and three lines on the opposite side. 1 5/16 x 1 3/16 in (3.3 x 3 cm). Well-preserved with glossy surfaces. Ex collection of Moshe Dayan, Israel; Ex Harvith collection, MI, acquired in 1973.

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An attractive Ur III terracotta cuneiform tablet

Name: An attractive Ur III terracotta cuneiform tablet
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