Sumerian Terracotta Cuneiform Foundation Cone

拍品描述

Circa 2000 B.C. With domed upper face, conical body; incised vertical lines dividing the surface into segments, with impressed cuneiform text; tip absent. Cf. similar item in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, under accession no.45.90, for type. 288 grams, 10.26 cm (4 1/8 in.). [No Reserve] From the private collection of the late Mr W. Magee, Hartlepool, County Durham, UK, 1960s-1990s, thence by descent. Accompanied by a previous catalogue information card. TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists. See our website for more information.

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