AN OLD ASSYRIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET

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AN OLD ASSYRIAN CUNEIFORM TABLET
CIRCA 1900-1800 B.C.

From the merchant colony at Kanesh in Cappadocia, inscribed with a letter from Imdi-Ilum and Amur-Ilum to Puzur-Ishtar, demanding legal action, if necessary, on certain overdue accounts, and directing disposition of certain textiles which the addressee had given to other merchants, the reverse slightly worn, 2 1/4in. (5.4cm.) x 1 15/16in. (4.9cm.)