2910 Coney Island Ave 1st Floor Brooklyn, NY 11235 USA, United States
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A large collection of antique items combined from several NYC estates. Fine art, photographs, documents, military memorabilia, art glass, porcelain, decorative antiques, and more…
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LOT 300:
GRAND TOUR REPRODUCTIONS SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM TABLETS
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Estimated price :
$100 - $150
Buyer's Premium: 28%
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GRAND TOUR REPRODUCTIONS SUMERIAN CUNEIFORM TABLETS
A lot of 4 antique Sumerian Grand Tour reproductions, cuneiform tablets. The items are rectangular and triangular and have double sided text. One of the tablets has a relief image of a ruler with a fantastic animal on his hand. Cuneiform is one of the earliest forms of writing. They wrote on soft clay with a wooden stick or sharpened reed, scratching wedge shaped words. Such objects were a popular souvenir production during the Grand Tour era, the 17th to early 19th century custom of a traditional trip through Europe, with Italy as a key destination, by upper class young European men. Mesopotamian Historical Collectibles, Grand Tour Souvenirs.
Dimensions
Largest Tablet L 3 3/4 x W 2 1/8 in. Smallest tablet L 2 1/2 x W 2 in. All measurements are approximate.
Condition
Overall good antique condition. Signs of wear and Age. Refer to photos. Sold as is.
