art-of-swords:Sickle SwordPeriod: Middle AssyrianDate: ca. 1307–1275 B.C.Geography: Northern Mesopot
art-of-swords:Sickle SwordPeriod: Middle AssyrianDate: ca. 1307–1275 B.C.Geography: Northern MesopotamiaCulture: AssyrianMedium: Bronze Dimensions: L. 54.3 cmClassification: Metalwork-Implement, InscribedThis curved sword bears the cuneiform inscription “Palace of Adad-nirari, king of the universe, son of Arik-den-ili, king of Assyria, son of Enlil-nirari, king of Assyria”, indicating that it was the property of the Middle Assyrian king Adad-nirari I (r. 1307–1275 B.C.).The inscription appears in three places on the sword: on both sides of the blade and along its (noncutting) edge. Also on both sides of the blade is an engraving of an antelope reclining on some sort of platform.Source & Copyright: Metropolitan Museum of Art -- source link