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Lot 908: Cuneiform Votive Cone. From Lagash, time of Gudea, 2141-2122 BC.

AUCTION:  Pegasi Numismatics - Auction XXXI (Auction 312)

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  • Sold Winning Bid: $395
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Description

Cuneiform Votive Cone. From Lagash, time of Gudea, 2141-2122 BC. Fired clay votive “nail”, recording the rebuilding of one of the temples in Lagash. Standard inscription, beginning “To the god Nin-gir-su, the mightly man the satrap Gudea,(details of specific dedication), dedicates this…” . 3.5” long, with missing nail-head and tip, text mostly readable. Rare.

Lot Details
  • Offered By: Pegasi Numismatics
  • Lot #: 908
  • Listing #: 185855
  • Closed: Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:31:10 PM CT
  • Estimate: $750