Cuneiform was one of the earliest forms of writing, developed in the ancient lands of Mesopotamia. Earlier forms started as pictographs which evolved into abstract forms which included circular impressions representing numerical symbols. Cuneiform is instantly recognisable by the wedge-shaped marks, usually pressed or carved into tablets. Indeed, the name ‘cuneiform’ literally means “wedge-shaped”.
Western Asiatic Black Hardstone Tablet
£ 300.00
A small Western Asiatic tablet formed from a rectangular black hardstone. Both the obverse and reverse displays pointillé cuneiform text. The sides have been left unadorned. Two small stickers from the previous owner are visible to the back.
Provenance: From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s. The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.
Condition: Fine condition, some encrustation and wear to the surface consistent with age.
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| Weight | 9.7 g |
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| Dimensions | W 2.7 x H 1.9 cm |
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