Cuneiform Tablet Item Number: M4.36 a-c from the MOA: University of British Columbia

Description

Rounded rectangular reddish clay tablet with stylus cuneiform impressions. (Parts b and c show imprints from the tablet.)

History Of Use

Inscribed tablet from ancient Mesopotamia. Dated to the Neo-Babylonian period (612-535 B.C.E.), the 2nd day of the 2nd month in the 41st year of King Nebuchadnezzar II. This date apparently can be translated as April 10, 564 B.C.

Item History

  • Made in Iraq during 565 BCE
  • Collected before 1935
  • Owned by David Thom before 1935
  • Received from David Thom (Donor) during 1935

What

Name
Cuneiform Tablet
Identification Number
M4.36 a-c
Type of Item
tablet
Material
clay
Part C
height 0.5 cm, width 4.2 cm, depth 3.7 cm
Part A
height 1.5 cm, width 5.0 cm, depth 3.8 cm
Part B
height 0.9 cm, width 4.4 cm, depth 3.3 cm

Who

Culture
Babylonian
Previous Owner
David Thom
Received from
David Thom (Donor)

Where

Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
Made in
Iraq

When

Creation Date
during 565 BCE
Collection Date
before 1935
Ownership Date
before 1935
Acquisition Date
during 1935

Other

Item Classes
ceramics
Condition
good
Current Location
Case 108
Accession Number
2298/0002 a-c