Sale 2069
| Chicago
| Chicago
Estimate$2,000 – $3,000
Provenance:
Harry Robert McCorkill (d. 2004), Cambridge, Massachusetts, acquired prior to 1998; thence by descent to Isabelle McCorkill, Ottawa, Canada.
Pridham's Auctions & Appraisals, Ottawa, Canada, Ancient Coins and Objects, 22 June 2024, Lot 276.
Exhibited:
California, Los Angeles, California Science Center. [Formerly known as California Museum of Science and Industry]
This fragmentary brick dates to the reign of King Untash-Napirisha, ruler of Anzan and Susa. Though only the left half of the brick remains, the whole text is known from other bricks that record the king's dedication of a temple and statues for the gods Shimut and Bêlet-âli. A complete translation of the text is available upon request.
Some deposits and encrustation. Weathering and abrasions typical of age. Overall in fine and stable condition. See additional images.
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