saĝkigudak [TRAPEZIUM]

(2 instances)

saĝkigudak [TRAPEZIUM] (2x: Old Babylonian) wr. saĝ-ki-gud "a geometric shape; trapezium (math.)" Akk. pūt alpi

[1] cuneiform SAG.KI.GUD saĝ-ki-gud
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2 distinct forms attested; click to view forms table.

1. a geometric shape; trapezium (math.) (2x/100%)

~ unknown/Old Babylonian/unknown saĝ-ki-gud MSLSSI, 17-27 i theta; saĝ-ki-gu4 MSLSSI, 17-27 l.e. vi theta1.

Akk. pūt alpi.

[2002] J. Hoyrup, Lengths Widths Surfaces 46.

[1999] E. Robson, Mesopotamian Mathematics 51 n47.

[1990] A. Kilmer, Artistic Environments 86.


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