Cuneiform Tablet

1913.14.1465

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification	Cuneiform Tablet (1913.14.1465)
Classification/ Nomenclature	Communication Artifacts : Documentary Artifacts : Other Documents
Artist/Maker	Unknown
Geographic Location	Asia, West : Iraq
Period	First Dynasty Babylon
Date	1895-1712 BCE
Culture	Babylonian
Location	On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length)	8.5 cm
Dimension 2 (Width)	4.5 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth)	2.5 cm
Weight	104 g
Measuring Remarks	Under Review
Materials	Ceramic--Earthenware
Manufacturing Processes	Inscribing, Handbuilding, Firing

Research Remarks

Description	Published description and context about this inscription, including a drawing of the cuneiform tablet and it's transliteration, found in "An Incantation Against Disease." By Albrecht Goetze [1955P.0009].
Published Description	Under Review
CDLI Number	P274661 (external link)
Bibliography	(See also 1913.14.0001) Goetze, Albrecht. "An Incantation Against Disease." Journal of Cuneiform Studies (1955): 8-18.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication	Edgar J. Banks Collection
Reproduction	no

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