From Susa to Persepolis: The Pseudo-Sealing of the Persepolis Bronze Plaque

A unique bronze plaque from Persepolis, inscribed with Elamite text on both sides, challenges the assumption that such objects were typically sealed. Unlike other finds, this plaque (PBP) was discovered with its obverse face up, while the reverse remained protected by the floor, preserving it better than expected. The study establishes a connection between PBP and Persepolis Fortification tablets through PF 352, linking it to well-documented figures like Huban-ahpi from Susa's Acropole. Paleographical analysis further ties PBP to Neo-Elamite documents, though the use of GAM in its text complicates dating efforts, as this feature is not exclusive to that period. The research clarifies that GAM cannot serve as a definitive chronological marker, refining our understanding of Elamite inscriptions and their historical context.

Basello, G. P. (2013). From Susa to Persepolis: The Pseudo-Sealing of the Persepolis Bronze Plaque. Susa and Elam. Archaeological, Philological, Historical and Geographical Perspectives, 249–264. https://doi.org/10.1163/9789004207417_014