The meaning of a long sentence,thanks.
text:
This clay tablet,carved by an Assyrian merchant,is written in cuneiform text.It says that about 3kg of silver is owed to him by two men and explains how he would like it m.

SO.What does "It says that about 3kg of silver is owed to him by two men and explains how he would like it paid." mean? Thank you.

Question

The meaning of a long sentence,thanks.
text:
This clay tablet,carved by an Assyrian merchant,is written in cuneiform text.It says that about 3kg of silver is owed to him by two men and explains how he would like it m.

SO.What does "It says that about 3kg of silver is owed to him by two men and explains how he would like it paid." mean? Thank you.

Answer

Two guys owe him money. The money is 3kg of silver. Silver is a precious metal.
The tablet explains how they should pay him.
His suggested method of paying him is written on the tablet.