MS 1739/1

The photograph shows a small, well-preserved yellowish clay tablet photographed from six angles (obverse, reverse, top, bottom, and two sides). The obverse (center-left large image) and reverse (bottom large image) carry the main text in clearly impressed wedges with horizontal rulings dividing lines. The surface is in good condition with only minor surface abrasion; no major breaks are visible. From the photo I can confirm the presence of multiple horizontal lines of cuneiform text on both faces; individual signs are difficult to read at this resolution but the overall sign density and layout are consistent with the scholarly transliteration provided. The top image appears to show the upper edge with a few signs, and the two side images show edge text consistent with witnessing clauses wrapping around. The museum number 'MS 1739/1' is written in modern ink on the reverse, visible in the center-lower photo. The year-name 'gu-za en-lil2-la2 ba-dim2' ('the throne of Enlil was fashioned') is attested in the Old Babylonian period, tentatively associated with the reign of Samsu-iluna of Babylon or a contemporary ruler. The transliteration's '#' and '?' markers on lines 8–9 and the second transaction block (lines 10–14) indicate the scribe had difficulty reading partially damaged or unclear signs — the photo at this resolution cannot resolve those specific passages. The personal name 'Ka-tar' (ki ka-tar-ta, 'from Katar') is unusual and may be a geographic origin or a personal name used as a source designation; I treat it as a personal name here. The rate 'igi-4-gal2' (literally '1/4-eye/fraction') is a standard Old Babylonian way of expressing a fractional price ratio.