Caption

Copy of a Babylonian kudurru from the period of Marduk-naddin-ahhe 11th century BC, Ancient Near East, kudurru copy, Kassite Kingdom 1595–1158 BC, Eastern Gallic scenography, Babylonia Iraq place of origin of the original, 19th century, copy, weight 5.44 kg, A vertically oriented, weathered stone object with an oval top and rounded base sits on a dark, glossy stand; the stone is primarily pale beige with areas of off-white and light brown discoloration and a few darker brown stains, and its surface shows carved, shallow incisions arranged in rows across much of the front; the upper portion of the stone features low-relief carved figures and shapes with similar pale beige and off-white tones; the base of the stone is rougher in texture with more pronounced wear and small chips, and the stand beneath is black and slightly reflective.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A03_056

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59.3Mb (2.5Mb) / 11.5in x 20.0in / 3457 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Copy Babylonian kudurru period Marduk-naddin-ahhe 11th century BC Ancient Near East kudurru copy Kassite Kingdom 1595–1158 BC Eastern Gallic scenography Babylonia Iraq place origin original 19th century copy weight 5.44 kg vertically oriented weathered stone object oval top rounded base sits dark glossy stand stone primarily pale beige areas off-white light brown discoloration darker brown stains surface carved shallow incisions arranged rows across front upper portion features low-relief figures shapes pale beige off-white tones base rougher texture pronounced wear small chips stand beneath black slightly reflective.