Cuneiform Tablet Item Number: M4.37 from the MOA: University of British Columbia
Description
Rounded rectangular reddish clay tablet with stylus cuneiform impressions.
History Of Use
Inscribed and sealed tablet from ancient Mesopotamia dating to the Third Dynasty of Ur (2112-2004 BC). The tablet records an allocation of labour for agricultural work maintaining a reservoir and field. The text is dated the 9th year of the reign of King Amar-Suen. The seal inscription on the tablet is illegible.
Item History
- Made in Lagash, Telloh, Iraq between 2113 BCE and 2005 BCE
- Collected before 1934
- Owned by Charles L. Flick before February 6, 1934
- Received from Charles L. Flick (Donor) on February 6, 1934
What
Who
- Culture
- Near East
- Previous Owner
- Charles L. Flick
- Received from
- Charles L. Flick (Donor)
Where
- Holding Institution
- MOA: University of British Columbia
- Made in
- Lagash, Telloh, Iraq
When
- Creation Date
- between 2113 BCE and 2005 BCE
- Collection Date
- before 1934
- Ownership Date
- before February 6, 1934
- Acquisition Date
- on February 6, 1934
Other
- Item Classes
- ceramics
- Condition
- fair
- Current Location
- Case 108
- Accession Number
- 2293/0003