Abstract
This paper examines a stone votive macehead with an unusual inscription. Through careful analysis, I propose its function, date (early Old Babylonian), and origin (northern Syria). The text's opening provides key evidence for the Akkadian term for macehead: katappum. Finally, the question of the object's authenticity is considered.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Mortals, Deities and Divine Symbols |
| Subtitle of host publication | Rethinking Ancient Images from the Levant to Mesopotamia: Studies Offered to Tallay Ornan |
| Publisher | Archaeopress |
| Pages | 625-630 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9781803272948 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9781803272931 |
| State | Published - 29 May 2025 |
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Keywords
- Dedicatory
- Katappum
- Macehead
- Old Babylonian
- Votive
- Weapon
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