Sumerian Cuneiform Brick with an Inscription of Amar-Sin

Culture: Sumerian

Period: 2046-2038 B.C.

Material: Clay

Dimensions: 27.7 cm x 12.5 cm

Price: Sold

Ref: 6241

Provenance: German private collection acquired 1978. Thence in a German auction house.

Condition: One break in the left corner, but it does not affect the inscription field.

Description: Rectangular clay brick with an inscription mentioning the name of Amar-Sin, the third king of the third dynasty of Ur. Amar-Sin is today well-known for his attempt to regenerate the ancient sites of Sumer. The hand stamped inscription reads translated: "Amar-Suen, the one called by (the god) Enlil in (the town) Nippur, supporter of the temple of Enlil, the strong king, king of Ur, king of the four (world) quarters, for (the god) Enki his beloved lord, he (i.e., Amar-Suen) built his beloved (temple) Abzu." On the left side of the inscription field remains of the original bitumen is still preserved, which was used to build in the brick into the masonry to make it unreadable from the outside. Mounted.