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THBSumerian Cuneiform Clay Tablet C. 2400 BCE, With Hero And Lion Verso, H 1.5'' W 1.75'' Depth 0.75''
About Seller
409 East Jefferson
Detroit, MI 48226
United States
As a family company founded in 1927, DuMouchelles has curated premium fine art and antiques from across the country for four generations. We share your fervor for finding just the right piece, and apply our experienced eye for rare and important items to offer new-to-market quality pieces that compl...Read more
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About Auction
LiveApr 14, 2023
DuMouchelles’ Friday, April 14th sale kicks off exciting paintings, drawings, and prints from Charles Emile Jacque, Douglas Arthur Teed, Andy Warhol, Keith Harring, and Frank Stella. Other highlights from Day 2 include works from Carol Summers, Pablo Picasso, Victor Vasarely, Yaacov Agam, and others DuMouchelles conditions@dumoart.com
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- Lot Description
Includes box and typed notes on box from Edgar Banks states "found at Jokha, the ruin of the ancient city of Umma... depicting the tale of Gilgamesh" Provenance: Collection of Edgar J. Banks (1866- 1945); Purchased by Dr. John Harvey Kellogg (1852-1943); By family descent to consignor. Edgar Banks was a diplomat and archaeologist upon whom the fictional character of Indiana Jones was based. Dr. J.H. Kellogg was the founder of the Battle Creek Sanitarium and inventor of the Corn Flake.
Condition
Has pen marked #"20" on verso. | Please note all lots show signs of wear commensurate with age and use, and the lack of a statement regarding condition does not imply the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from defects or the effects of aging. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of DuMouchelles' specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ìRequest Condition Reportî or ìAsk a Questionî buttons or email conditions@dumoart.com.
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