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envelope
;
seal-impression
Object Type
envelope
seal-impression
Museum number
14864,a
Description
Clay envelope for tablet 14864; cylinder seal impression.
Authority
Ruler:
Shulgi
Regnal date
47/0/0
Cultures/periods
Third Dynasty of Ur
Materials
clay
Technique
stamped
Dimensions
Length:
5.70 centimetres
Width:
4.30 centimetres
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
Figulla H H 1961 / Catalogue of the Babylonian Tablets in the British Museum, I
Location
Not on display
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Antoun Ourge
Acquisition notes
Collection purchased 1896.
Department
Middle East
BM/Big number
14864,a
Registration number
1896,0408.59.a