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106-5044 Adad-Nirari I.
(1305-1274 v.Chr.). Grundstein eines Palastes mit Keilschrift, die Verstärkung eines Kanals beschreibend. Assur, ca. 1305-1274 v.Chr. Steingröße: 40,5 x 15 x 7,6 cm.
A remarkable survival of a large cuneiform brick, few of which remain in private hands. This brick was laid into the foundation of a palace at Assur the text bestowing the following blessing: "Palace (property of) Adad-nirari, ruler son of Arik-din-ilii, ruler, (brick) belonging to the embankment wall facing the river/canal...". Adad-nirari I was King of Assyria from about 1305-1274 BC.He is the earliest Assyrian kings whose annals survive in detail. His conquestxs included northern Mesopotamia, which incorporated the Mitanni empire and thus united the Mesopotamian region. - Provenance: EJ Gold, Northern California Museum of Ancient Art, deaccessioned 1970s; Joel L. Malter (private collection).
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