Many cuneiform tablets have survived to us today from ancient times thanks to the nature of clay. This salt-fired object will outlast me. The cuneiform text reads as follows "How long did it take me to make this? I don’t know. How long will it last? A lot longer. - This object will be lost before it is no more, and people will still be people even then." Includes acrylic display stand.
Many cuneiform tablets have survived to us today from ancient times thanks to the nature of clay. This salt-fired object will outlast me. The cuneiform text reads as follows "How long did it take me to make this? I don’t know. How long will it last? A lot longer. - This object will be lost before it is no more, and people will still be people even then." Includes acrylic display stand.

Katie Botterman

“will be lost before it is no more”



$ 250.00


1.75"W x 3.25"H x 1"D
Year:2026
Item:KATBOT-EX45-0013
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