Cuneiform Collection (#2)

Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria (chromolitho)
1093608 Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cuneiform script, ancient Assyria)

Gudea, Prince of Lagash, statue dedicated to Ningizzada, Neo-Sumerian, from Telloh
XIR286947 Gudea, Prince of Lagash, statue dedicated to Ningizzada, Neo-Sumerian, from Telloh, ancient Girsu, c.2130 BC (diorite) (see also 71510, 121795)

Cuneiform Tablet (clay)
617393 Cuneiform Tablet (clay) by Sumerian; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

Apadana foundation plaques placed by Darius, from Persepolis
BOO180363 Apadana foundation plaques placed by Darius, from Persepolis, engraved in trilingual script: Old Persian, Elamite and Babylonian, late 6th century BC (silver) by Achaemenid

Paleo Assyrian tablet. Contract between merchants with cuneiforme writing
JLJ4607935 Paleo Assyrian tablet. Contract between merchants with cuneiforme writing, 19th century BC. Mesopotamia, Assyria

Oriental Art of Antiquite: 9th tablet of diagnosis and prognosis (1st millennia BC)
JLJ4570025 Oriental Art of Antiquite: 9th tablet of diagnosis and prognosis (1st millennia BC). Paris, Musee Du Louvre by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris

An old Assyrian cuneiform tablet, from the merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia
1764788 An old Assyrian cuneiform tablet, from the merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia, demanding payment of overdue accounts

Hittite civilization: cuneiform tablet transcribing the Ritual of Amihatna
LRI4661024 Hittite civilization: cuneiform tablet transcribing the Ritual of Amihatna, high priest of the divinite Ishara, from the site of Hattusa (present-day Bogazkoi) 1650-1200 BC

Mesopotamia: gold votive plate in the shape of a beard dedicated to the god Sara
JLJ4662563 Mesopotamia: gold votive plate in the shape of a beard dedicated to the god Sara. It is covered with cuneiform inscription. From Ummah. 2370 BC

Astronomical tablet from Kish, recording the rising and settings of Venus from the first
AMQ113735 Astronomical tablet from Kish, recording the rising and settings of Venus from the first 6 years of the reign of the King of Babylon

El Amarna Tablet, c. 1350 BC (clay)
2973975 El Amarna Tablet, c.1350 BC (clay) by Egyptian 18th Dynasty (c.1567-1320 BC); (add.info.: The Amarna letters (sometimes referred to as the Amarna correspondence or Amarna tablets)

Gudea, Prince of Lagash, statue dedicated to Ningizzada, Neo-Sumerian, from Telloh
XIR286948 Gudea, Prince of Lagash, statue dedicated to Ningizzada, Neo-Sumerian, from Telloh, ancient Girsu, c.2130 BC (diorite) (see also 71510, 121795)

Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, First Side, late 19th Century (photogravure)
3026004 Black Obelisk of Shalmaneser III, First Side, late 19th Century (photogravure) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions (engraving)
1594778 Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Specimens of the Hittite Inscriptions)

Oriental Art: seal of the doctor Ur-Lugal (Ur Lugal, 3rd millenary BC), antiquite of Asia
JLJ4569867 Oriental Art: seal of the doctor Ur-Lugal (Ur Lugal, 3rd millenary BC), antiquite of Asia. Louvre Museum by Mesopotamian; Louvre, Paris

Mesopotamie: stele in diorite of the Code of Laws of Hammurabi (or Hammourabi)
JLJ4612025 Mesopotamie: stele in diorite of the Code of Laws of Hammurabi (or Hammourabi). It is covered with cuneiform inscriptions

King List Prism (clay)
1216372 King List Prism (clay) by Mesopotamian; 20x9.1 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Isin-Larsa period King List prism; Sumerian, written in cuneiform script)

A narrow escape for Sir Henry Rawlinson at the Rock of Behistun, c. 1920 (litho)
976642 A narrow escape for Sir Henry Rawlinson at the Rock of Behistun, c.1920 (litho) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Oriental antiquite: stele (or kudurru, support of land donation
JLJ4658247 Oriental antiquite: stele (or kudurru, support of land donation) in black limestone carved from bas-reliefs. They represent the great deities. From Iran. Kassite period of Babylon

Mesopotamia: Entemena vase in grave silver with motifs and cuneiform writing
JLJ4669502 Mesopotamia: Entemena vase in grave silver with motifs and cuneiform writing (nephew and second successor of Eannatum). Summerian period (2900-2200 BC). 2400 BC

Assyrian (Cuneiform) (colour litho)
3104497 Assyrian (Cuneiform) (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Assyrian (Cuneiform)

Cuneiform Tablet (clay)
617392 Cuneiform Tablet (clay) by Sumerian; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; out of copyright

The worshipper from Larsa, front and back view, also known as King Hammurabi praying
XIR286952 The worshipper from Larsa, front and back view, also known as King Hammurabi praying before a sacred tree, c.1750 BC (bronze & gold) (see also 286951) (b/w photo) by Mesopotamian; height

Copy of a Mesopotamian letter in its envelope (plaster)
CHT224166 Copy of a Mesopotamian letter in its envelope (plaster) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Poste, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Four tablets recording contracts, Akkadian, c. 2400-2200 BC (baked clay)
AMQ132808 Four tablets recording contracts, Akkadian, c.2400-2200 BC (baked clay) by Mesopotamian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; out of copyright

Persian Empire: gold plate of king rouenide Darius I (550-486 BC
JLJ4587485 Persian Empire: gold plate of king rouenide Darius I (550-486 BC) engraved with inscriptions in cuneiform writing, 550-500 BC, from Persepolis, Archeological Museum

(18) [Inscription, Old Persian in Cuneiform], 1840s-60s. Creator: Luigi Pesce
(18) [Inscription, Old Persian in Cuneiform], 1840s-60s

Relief of cuneiform text, the Apadana, Persepolis, Iran. The capital of Achaemenid Persia, Persepolis was predominantly built during the reigns of the dynastys founder

Trilingual relief of Darius, Bisitun, Iran
Detail of trilingual relief of Darius, Bisitun, Iran. This relief is the equivalent to cuneiform of what the Rosetta Stone represents to the understanding of Egyptian hieroglyphics

Cuneiform inscriptions on stones, ruined aqueduct, Jerwan, Iraq, 1977. Built in around 700 BC by the Assyrian King Sennacherib to supply water to his capital city, Nineveh

Cuneiform, Ahura Mazda. Cuneiform is a system of writing first developed by the ancient Sumerians of Mesopotamia c. 3500-3000 BCE

Babylonian boundary-stone (kudurru) of the time of King Nebuchadnezzar I of Babylon, c1125-1104 BC
Babylonian boundary-stone (kudurru) of the time of King Nebuchadnezzar I of Babylon, about 1125-1104 BC. From Sippar, southern Iraq

The Eanna-shum-iddina kudurru (1125-1100 B. C. ). Kassite Dyna
Mesopotamian Art. Kassite Dynasty. The Eanna-shum-iddina kudurru (1125-1100 B.C.). It describes the land grant made by Governor Eanna-shum-iddina to Gula-Eresh witnessed by his surveyor

Mesopotamia. Michaux stone or Kudurru. Late Kassite period. 1
Mesopotamia. Babylonial. Michaux stone or Kudurru. Late Kassite period found near Baghdad. 11th Century BC. Marduk-nadin-ahhe reign. 2n Dynasty of Isin. National Library. Paris. France

Mesopotamia. Kudurru (stele) of Shitti-Marduk. Nebuchadnezza
Mesopotamia. Kudurru (stele) of Shitti-Marduk. Limestone. Inscription. Cuneiform. Nebuchadnezzar I (1124-1105 BC) reign. Elamite campaign. From Sippar (Abu Habba). Babylonian

Kudurru (stele) of King Marduk-zakir-shumi (852-828 BC). An act of donation to a priest of the temple of Eana of Uruk. Mesopotamia. Limestone. Cuneiforme. Babylon exposore. Louvre. Paris

Cuneiform tablet depicting beer allocation. 2351-2342 BC. From Girsu. Uruinimgina King. British Museum. London

Assyrian King Ashurnasirpal II. Statue
Ashurnasirpal II. King of Assyria (883-859 BC). Statue. 865 BC. From the Temple of Ishtar Sharrat-niphi, Nimrud. British Museum. London. United Kingdom

Mesopotamian art. Neo-Assyrian. Relief panels depicting two protective winged genius. Detail. Hand. Dated between 883-859 BC. They come from the Palace of Ashurnasirpal II at Nimrud

Cuneiform script. Diagram showing the development of pictographs into stylised Cuneiform characters. Cuneiform, the first written language

CUNEIFORM. Sumerian pictographic tablet of a property deed. Third millenium B. C
CUNEIFORM. Sumerian pictographic tablet of a property deed. Third millenium B.C

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"Cuneiform: Unraveling the Ancient Script of Civilization" Step back in time to 3000 BC, where cuneiform writing on clay slabs was born. These front-view tablets hold the secrets of Mesopotamia's earliest written language. Travel through history and encounter the Tablet of Shamash, dating back to the 9th century BC. Dedicated to the sun-god, this artifact showcases the religious significance embedded within cuneiform script. Behold the Cylinder of Cyrus the Great, adorned with Akkadian cuneiform text. This relic offers a glimpse into one of history's most influential rulers and his empire's administrative prowess. Marvel at Neo-Sumerian craftsmanship as you gaze upon Gudea's statue from 2120 BC. The intricate cuneiform inscriptions reveal his reign over Girsu in present-day Iraq. Discover ancient Iran's monumental Behistun Inscription, an impressive relief etched into stone cliffs. Its multilingual text sheds light on Persian history while showcasing cuneiform mastery. Delve into numerical systems as you explore both Egyptian and Assyrian counting methods intertwined with cuneiform symbols. Witness how these civilizations documented their transactions and calculations. Zoom in on carved reliefs that bring stories to life through detailed depictions etched onto stone surfaces. Cuneiform script adds depth and context to these captivating artworks. Unlock Babylonian knowledge by deciphering their unique system of numerals preserved through intricate cuneiform markings. Experience firsthand how they recorded numbers for trade and commerce. Admire Kassite Dynasty’s Eanna-shum-iddina kudurru from 1125-1100 B. C. , a stunning stele boasting elaborate engravings accompanied by explanatory texts written in mesmerizing cuneiform script.