Description: Museum Quality Cuneiform Clay Tablet 10 lines Circa 2700-1800 BC Inventoried Museum Quality Cuneiform Clay Tablet 10 lines Circa 2700-1800 BC Inventoried RARE Original Cuneiform Clay Tablet Circa 2700 - 1800 BC Ancient Near East. This clay tablet has 10 lines and is in very good condition. This has an inventory number from a prior collection, the number reads "20" on the side. Many tablets were inventories or business or land or house purchase contracts.Cuneiform is the earliest known writing system that was developed. ***Please be aware that this is an ancient work of art and is quite fragile, as such the wear and tear is normal and part of the age.*** PROVENANCE: Purchased from the Estate of Curtis Schnell, Los Angeles. He was a well known art director in Hollywood films and TV and had a good collection of ancient art and antiquities. I have several other items listed from same estate with provenance documents, but the tablets did not come with documentation, but most have inventory numbers written on the side. Condition: Very good condition. Nice aged patina, wear to relief of terracotta, scuffs and cracks. Please see photos. Measurements: 1 7/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 inches (47 x 35 x 20 mm) Weight: 34 grs (1.2 oz) PRICE: $2,750.00 Shipping: $17.99 Shipping Cost in the US. Ebay Global Shipping or contact seller for additional international shipping rates. I can ship more than one item together and give you better rates, just contact me and I will respond. I usually answer questions very quickly (depending on time difference) Customs duty, VAT, or import duty is the responsibility of the buyer. All items for sale are vintage or antique and it may show evidence of wear. Please see condition report and photos. I try to describe the items to the best of my ability. Please review the information, photos and/ or ask questions before bidding. All listings are described as to the best of my knowledge, through careful research and price and description comparison. 30 day returns, buyer pays return shipping Payment Terms: Payments are due within 48 hours of the end of the auction or listing. Shipping: $17.99 Shipping Cost in the US. Shipment will be sent with tracking and careful, sturdy packing, recycled, when possible. We will ship your item as soon as possible. Shipping usually takes no more than two business days. If you have any questions please contact us before bidding. For international shipping, we use Ebay Global shipping. If you need this shipped with particular requests, please contact me for international shipping rates before purchasing. We welcome all reasonable offers! We appreciate your business! Please check out my other items. Thank you for looking and good luck!
Price: 2062.5 USD
Location: Los Angeles, California
End Time: 2024-11-03T19:23:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 17.99 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Provenance: Ownership History Available
inventory number: 20
Iron age artifact: Ancient Near East
weight: 1 1/2 ounces (42 grams)
location of ancient civilization: Middle East
lines: 10 lines
Culture: Middle Eastern
Handmade: Yes
Provenance history: Estate of Curt Schnell, Los Angeles
measurements: 1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 inches (43 x 39 x 19 mm)