Cuneiform Tablet Pieces (Mss. Acc. 1935.029), 2150 B.C.

Item — Box: Mss. Acc. 1935.029

Identifier: id209109

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Scope and Contents

Terracotta cone-shaped tablet in Babylonian cuneiform excavated by the British Museum at Ur of Chaldees, birthplace of Abraham, dating about 2150 B.C.

Presented to the library in May 1935 by James Stewart Bryan, W&M President, 1934-1942.

Translation of the inscription [provided at time of donation]:

The divine Libit-Ishtar, the humble shepherd of Nippur, the faithful husbandman of Ur, who does not change the face of Eridu, a lord who benefits Erech, the king of Isin, the king of Sumer and Akkad [North and South Babylonia], who captivated the heart of Ini nni (Ishtar), am I. When justice in Sumer and Akkad he had established, …… the temple of justice he built.

Dates

Creation: 2150 B.C.

Language of Materials

From the Collection:

English

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