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English: Early writing tablet recording the allocation of beer; 3100-3000 BC (Late Prehistoric period); height: 9.4 cm, width: 6.87 cm; probably from southern Iraq; British Museum (ME 140855). https://www.britishmuseum.org/collection/object/W_1989-0130-4
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British Museum reference 1989,0130.4
Detailed description Early writing tablet recording the allocation of beer, probably from southern Iraq, Late Prehistoric period, 3100-3000 BC.
Size Height: 9.4 cm
Width: 6.8 cm
Depth: 2.3 cm
Location G56/MES1/3

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