Publication Date
ca. 3100-2900 BCE (Late Uruk; Early Dynastic I-II)
Publication Place
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The Walters Art Museum
Subject
Culture: Mesopotamian | more | less
Type
Other
Language
Undetermined
Digital
Yes
Manuscript
No
Physical Dimensions
Dimensions: H: 2 5/8 x W: 2 5/8 x 7/8 in. (6.6 x 6.6 x 2.3 cm)
Library
Digital Library of the Middle East
Library Asset ID
41.219
Record ID
walters-11639
Library Location
The Walters Art Museum
Date
ca. 3100-2900 BCE (Late Uruk; Early Dynastic I-II)
Notes
From a unique group of early documents recording the transfer of land (in this case one "bur'u," which is around 157 acres), this tablet illustrates the transition from a writing system based on pictures to one where signs represent sounds. The vase and foot are easily recognized but represent sounds rather than objects. In the bottom row, the two wavy lines sprouting plants is the sign for garden.For the latest information about this object, tablets, visit art.thewalters.org. | Dynasty: | Inscriptions: [Inscription] On obverse [For transcription, see | https://cdli.ucla.edu/P005987 | ] | Reign: | Style: | more | less
Parçası Olduğu
ANE | Ancient Art
Malzeme
red stone
