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Clay Tablet
Object Number 66-27-60/12127.2
Display Title Clay Tablet
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ceramic tablet, carved, engraved, square/rectangular-shaped
Classification
  • Ceramic
Department Archaeological
Date 2315 BCE-2306 BCE
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Asia / Iraq / <State> / <County> / <City> / Babylon?
Materials Clay
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 3.2 x 1.4 cm (1 5/16 x 1 1/4 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 66-27-60/12127.2
Provenance
Intermediary Dr. Margaret A. Towle (06/22/1966)
Donor Donated by Botanical Museum, Harvard University (06/22/1966)

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