Sumerian Clay Foundation Cone - Choice! - Feb 13, 2010 | Artemis Gallery In Co
LiveAuctioneers Logo

lots of lots

Sumerian Clay Foundation Cone - Choice!

Related Tableware & Barware

More Items in Tableware & Barware

View More

Recommended Home & Décor

View More
item-7043326=1
item-7043326=2
item-7043326=3
item-7043326=4
item-7043326=5
Sumerian Clay Foundation Cone - Choice!
Sumerian Clay Foundation Cone - Choice!
Item Details
Description
Ancient Clay Foundation Cone from Sumeria, Isin (Tell Bahriayat), ca. 1953 B.C. Incised with a dedicatory inscription: "Ishme-Dagan, mighty man, King of Isin, King of four quarters (of the world), when he canceled the taxes of Nippur, the city beloved by Enlil, and excused its men from military service, he built the wall of the city of Isin, naming it Ishme-Dagan, the might (?) of the Great God." The modern Tell Bahriayat is the location of ancient Isin, well placed upon the ancient course of the Euphrates river in central Babylonia. 4-7/8"L.

PROVENANCE: Ex-Royal Athena Gallery, New York, NY.
Condition
Intact/excellent, save minor chipping to narrow end.
Buyer's Premium
  • 13%

Sumerian Clay Foundation Cone - Choice!

Estimate $1,750 - $2,150
See Sold Price
Starting Price $900
2 bidders are watching this item.
Get approved to bid.

Shipping & Pickup Options
Item located in Louisville, CO, us
See Policy for Shipping

Payment

Artemis Gallery

Artemis Gallery

badge TOP RATED
Louisville, CO, United States7,891 Followers
TOP