tablet

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Object Type: tablet
Museum number: 102231
Description: Clay tablet with four lines of inscription; Third Dynasty of Ur; repaired.
Cultures/periods: Third Dynasty of Ur
Findspot: Found/Acquired: Girsu (historic - Lagash) (?)
Materials: clay
Dimensions: Length: 1.38 inches; Width: 1.25 inches
$Inscriptions
Location: Not on display
Condition: Firing no. 325. Date completed 5 Sep 1990. Further treatment: Cleaned mechanically. Fragments joined with HMG, cellulose nitrate. Surface consolidated with 5% Paraloid B72 in IMS, industrial methylated spirits & acetone, 50:50.
Acquisition name: Purchased from: J J Naaman
Acquisition date: 1906
Department: Middle East
BM/Big number: 102231
Registration number: 1906,0512.152
Conservation: Treatment: 25 Jul 1990

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