eMuseumStore.com

This tablet is a receit, written in the Akkadian language of Mesopotamia, for the delivery of a large order of beer and beer related products. It dates to the Kassite Period, mid 13th century B.C. and was excavated at the site of Nippur (Iraq) at the turn of the century. This tablet is in the collection of the University Museum.

Front Reads:
40 and one half vessels of first quality beer
85 vessels of second quality beer
2 vessels of high quality beverage
1 vessel of second quality beverage
7 liters of "beer bread"
(given to) the son of Kubu-eresh

Reverse Reads:
(In the) month of Ululu
the 29th day
the 25th year (of an unnamed king)
(scribe:) Mr. Usat-Gula

Product Review: Write your own review

Related Categories: Stocks, Money , Wine, Bacchus , Mesopotamian , NEW ITEMS