Foundation Tablet,1834-1823 BC (Old Babylonian; Isin-Larsa)The emphasis on sumptuous materials, such
Foundation Tablet,1834-1823 BC (Old Babylonian; Isin-Larsa)The emphasis on sumptuous materials, such as precious metals and stones, is a common characteristic of foundation deposits. This tablet resembles the semiprecious stone lapis lazuli, prized by the Mesopotamians, although it is in fact made from a less costly material known as “Egyptian blue.” It bears an inscription of King Warad-Sin, ruler of the city-state of Larsa, with a prayer and a dedication. -- source link
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