Kassite Amuletic Bead with 'Enuru' Incantation
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16th-9th century BC. A red stone octagonal amuletic bead with cuneiform inscription to each face reading: 1) zi ki-a! (ibd.: ZA) pà(d) (IGI-RU) x Be exorcised by the life of the earth, 2) zi an-na ?é be (exorcised) by the life of heaven! 3) dinanna (MÙŠ) e-ne-šè? The goddess Ištar .... 4) NE x gu-la ... the healing goddess Gula. 5) lú an-na As a man of heaven, 6) an lugal liš-me may the heaven god Anum grant the king! 7) dzu/an-zu nu-ru … 8) du (KA) én (ŠU(U)-AN) é-nu-ru Enuru-incantation formula. 10.31 grams, 32mm (1 1/4"). Property of a London gentleman; acquired before 1980.
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Very fine condition. Rare.
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Kassite Amuletic Bead with 'Enuru' Incantation
Estimate £300 - £400
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