Exceptional Ancient Mesopotamian clay cuneiform tablet fragment made during the Old Babylonian period circa 1894 BC - 1595 BC in the Middle East. Known as the early form of writing, the artifact consists of clearly visible logo-symbolic script in a form of recessed signs used in the past for important administrative records, private letters, to save stories and myths. It's a rare and very important piece of ancient history, a must-have position in every significant ancient art collection. Condition - well preserved fragment with clearly visible cuneiform script on both sides. Size: 30 mm(W) x 25 mm(D) x 53 mm(H on stand) Artifact includes a perfectly matched handmade matt black presentation stand visible on photos with formed hard wire adapted to the surface of the object which with mounting putty (also included) is keeping the artifact safe and showing it in its full splendor. Whole looks phenomenal! CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) Cuneiform tablet is guaranteed to be an authentic object from the period stated. It is accompanied by a professional hand-signed Certificate of Authenticity with all information about the artifact, its photos and unique number. Document is providing the owner of this object its lifetime authenticity warranty. PROVENANCE INFORMATION: Purchased by the current owner in 2022 from the Dutch gallery collection. Previous ownership history, collected since the 50's : - Gallery C.M. the United Kingdom collection - Gallery J.A. Raamsdonksveer, The Netherlands collection