Leeds University Digital Library

boxed cuneiform tablet

  • Original object type: Artefact
  • Title: boxed cuneiform tablet
  • Description:

    A red wooden box containing a cuneiform tablet with inscription.

    The typed label reads: "3rd Dynasty of Ur: B.C. 2300-2100 Records and particulars relating to large quantities of fruits for storage: Dates, Grapes and other fruits, lists of stocks recieved in, and sent out, of the King's storehouse."

    The tablet of pink clay is missing a section and a corner and has cracks and white surface colouring on one side. Script is on both sides, with one side being flatter.

    Cuneiform Digital Library Initiative number P362901.

  • Date range: c.2300-2100 BCE
  • Date: 2200
  • Keywords: Classics
  • Depositing User: - libemu
  • Date Deposited: 22 Oct 2025 17:16
  • Last Modified: 22 Oct 2025 17:20