Cuneiform Tablet: Hymn of King Lipit-Ishtar
1913.14.1464
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Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | Cuneiform Tablet: Hymn of King Lipit-Ishtar (1913.14.1464) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | Unknown |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period | Babylonian |
| Date | 1895–1712 BC |
| Culture | Mesopotamian |
| Location | On Exhibitin the Mesopotamia exhibit |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 10.3 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 6.2 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 2.8 cm |
| Weight | 185 g |
| Measuring Remarks | N/A |
| Materials | Ceramic--Earthenware |
| Manufacturing Processes | Inscribing, Handbuilding, Firing |
Research Remarks
| Description | This tablet is a partial copy of a much longer hymn recited by the King Lipit-Ishtar of Isin (1934-1924 B.C.): "Lipit-Ishtar, son of the god Enlil: I am he!/The one who brought a great harvest in the land of life: I am he!/ The one who makes the farmers pile up their crops in their granaries: I am he!/The king who stands (here) praying (for the people): I am he...." |
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| Published Description | Under Review |
| CDLI Number | P421318 (external link) |
| Bibliography | Cuneiform Tablets in the Oriental Museum of the University of Illinois |
Artifact History
| Credit Line/Dedication | Edgar J. Banks Collection |
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| Reproduction | no |
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