Antiquities from the Sumerian Empire (South-Central Iraq) 4100 to 1750 BCE

The Sumerian Empire was a civilization that flourished in the region of southern Mesopotamia, between the Tigris and Euphrates rivers, (now south-central Iraq), from around 4100 to 1750 BCE. It was never a single, unified political entity, but rather a collection of independent city-states, each with its own ruler and government.

The Sumerians are credited with many important inventions and innovations, including the first system of writing, the first code of law, the first wheeled vehicles, the first irrigation systems and the first use of mathematics and astronomy.

The Sumerians also made significant contributions to art, architecture, and sculpture. Their temples and ziggurats were some of the most impressive buildings of their time.

The Sumerian Empire declined in the 18th century BCE, due to a combination of factors, including internal conflicts and external threats. It was eventually conquered by the Akkadian Empire, but its legacy continued to influence more...

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A pair of Sumerian clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 2100- 1900…

Sumerian Clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, 2100-1900 B.C

A pair of Sumerian clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 2100- 1900 B.C. Each with cuneiform inscription on one side. 4 cm x 3.5 cm x 1.3 cm & 4.5 cm x 5 cm x 2.5 cm (both irregular). Provenance: Mary Martin Bookshop, Adelaide. Robin Marshal Carter collection,…

A pair of Sumerian clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 2100-1900 B.…

Sumerian Clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 2100-1900 B.C

A pair of Sumerian clay Tablets, Mesopotamia, circa 2100-1900 B.C, each if petit dimensions, with cuneiform inscription on one side. 3.2 cm x 2.7 cm & 4.5 cm x 3.4 cm. Provenance: Ex Mary Martin Bookshop Adelaide, Ex Robin Marshal Carter collection…

Sumerian Cuneiform tablet fragment. Clay fragment with incised…

Sumerian Cuneiform Tablet Fragment

Sumerian Cuneiform tablet fragment. Clay fragment with incised cuneiform script. 3.5 x 3 cm

Two Sumerian clay Foundation Cones, circa 2000 B.C. Each…

Sumerian Foundation Cones, 2000 B.C

Two Sumerian clay Foundation Cones, circa 2000 B.C. Each conical in form, incised with cuneiform script. 14 cm and 14.5 cm long

Three Antiquities from the Middle East, circa 3000 - 332 BC,…

Antiquities from Middle East, Sumerian pottery, Egyptian amulet & Shabti

Three Antiquities from the Middle East, circa 3000 - 332 BC, including a Sumerian pottery sculpture of a bird, an Egyptian Dynasty XXVI, faience amulet in the form of a papyrus reed and a white late period Egyptian faience Shabti, 5-9 cm (3). Provenance:…