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Sumerian Terracotta Dedication Foundation Cone With

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Sumerian Terracotta Dedication Foundation Cone With

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Sumerian Terracotta Dedication Foundation Cone With Cuneiform Inscription, c. 2000 B.C.
Incised with cuneiform inscription of the Sumerian period, 2100 B.C., the earliest inscription ever and the root of our modern day writing. This type of cone was made as a dedication to a temple. This example is commemorating the rebuilding of a temple by Gudea.
Inscribed: 'For Ningirsu, mighty warrior of Enli, Gudea, governor of Lagash, produced everything needed and built and restored Eninnu, Ningirsu's shining Indugu-bird'.

Comes with translation by Professor W.G. Lambert of the Birmingham University, England.

Size:11.4 cm L - 4 3/8 inches
Material:Terracotta
Culture:Sumerian, c. 2000 B.C.
Provenance:Previously property Mr. & Mrs. S.S., London, U.K.

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Comes with a Certificate of AuthenticityComes with ART LOSS REGISTER Certificate, Comes also with full Cerificate of Authenticity