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Votive Cone of the King, Shulgi
| Collection number | 製030-0928 |
|---|---|
| Provenance | Iraq |
| Period | Ur III period |
| Date | ca. 2100-2050 BCE |
| Material | Clay |
| Dimension | L. 10.8 cm |
| Comment | This cuneiform inscription describe that Shulgi, the king of Ur III dynasty erect a temple for Nanshe, the goddesse. Clay cone with cuneiform inscription was made to express the king's veneration toward god, and was dedicated to a temple. Nanshe is city-deity of the ancient city, Lagash. Gods of ancient Mesopotamia and Egypt were closely connected with particular cities. If a city developed into a capital of unified dynasty, its city-god became a national deity. King of a city wished divine providence for a city and citizens by erecting temples and dedicating votive offerings for city-deity. |
| Classification | clay tablet |
| Keywords | Orange, Gray Western Asia, Iraq, Mesopotamia Bronze Age, Early Bronze Age, Ur III Dynasty Clay, Terracotta Document, Clay tablet, Religious or ritual object, Votive offering Letter, Cuneiform |
| 資料ID | 3242 |