Ancient Near Eastern Cuneiform Studies & Provenance Assessment
Independent research and assessment in the cultures, languages, and written traditions of the Ancient Near East, with a focus on cuneiform sources from Mesopotamia and Anatolia.
Work includes scholarly analysis of inscribed objects and textual materials, with particular attention to provenance, authenticity, historical context, and documentation standards relevant to museums, auction houses, and private collections.
Archaeological Artifact Identification & Appraisal
Specialist identification, evaluation, and scholarly assessment of ancient archaeological artifacts from the Ancient Near East.
Assessments are conducted for:
- Museums and cultural institutions
- Auction houses
- Insurance and legal contexts
- Private collections
Each appraisal is based on stylistic, epigraphic, historical, and comparative analysis, resulting in transparent, well-documented, and academically sound evaluations.
Assessments are conducted with particular attention to legal, ethical, and historical provenance considerations.
Consultation for Private Collections & Institutions
Independent consultation for the development, management, and long-term structuring of collections of Ancient Near Eastern artifacts.
Areas of consultation include:
- Strategic collection development
- Scholarly documentation and classification
- Ethical and academic best practices
- Long-term collection and provenance planning
The aim is to support coherent, credible, and research-oriented collections that meet international scholarly and institutional standards.
Certificates for Ancient Near Eastern Artifacts
Issuance of scholarly certificates for archaeological artifacts from the Ancient Near East, suitable for documentation, insurance records, and professional or institutional files.
Certificates are grounded in academic methodology and typically include:
- Cultural and historical context
- Script, language, and material identification
- Scholarly assessment and classification
Certificates are prepared with the level of clarity and documentation required for professional, institutional, and archival use.
Cuneiform Translation & Philological Analysis
Ancient Languages to Modern Languages
Accurate translation and philological analysis of cuneiform texts in:
- Sumerian
- Akkadian
- Assyrian
- Babylonian
- Hittite
- Elamite
Translations are suitable for academic research, museum documentation, catalogues, private collections, and scholarly publications. Philological commentary and contextual notes can be provided where required.
Modern Texts Rendered in Cuneiform (Special Commissions)
Scholarly rendering of modern texts into historically accurate cuneiform, based on Sumerian, Akkadian, Assyrian, or Babylonian linguistic models.
This work is undertaken as special commission and is intended for curated cultural, literary, or creative contexts where historical accuracy and methodological transparency are required.
Academic Background
Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Ancient Near Eastern Studies
- Institute for Ancient Near Eastern Languages and Cultures, Freie Universität Berlin
Doctoral Candidate in the History of Knowledge in the Ancient World
- Institute for the History of Knowledge in the Ancient World, Freie Universität Berlin
- Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Berlin
Professional Context
Work includes independent research, assessment, and consultation for museums, auction houses, insurance and legal contexts, and private collections. All enquiries and assessments are handled confidentially.
All work is grounded in current international research standards, philological rigor, and historically sound methodology.
Contact
For professional enquiries, assessment requests, or institutional consultation, please contact me via email.
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To enable an efficient response, a brief description of the object, project, institution, or enquiry is appreciated.
