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Cuneiform Tablet

1913.14.1465

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Artifact Identification Cuneiform Tablet   (1913.14.1465)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Documentary Artifacts
    3. :
  3. Other Documents
Artist/Maker Unknown
Geographic Location
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 NumberP274661 (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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