Ea-nasir was a merchant who lived in Mesopotamia during the Old Babylonian period (c. 18th century BCE). He is known primarily from a large number of cuneiform tablets, many of which are letters of complaint addressed to him concerning the quality of the copper he sold.
Profession: Primarily a copper merchant. He imported copper from Dilmun (modern-day Bahrain) and sold it in Mesopotamia. He also engaged in other forms of trade.
The Complaints: The tablets are primarily complaints from customers, notably Nanni, about the quality of Ea-nasir's copper. The complaints detail that the copper was of low grade and that deliveries were delayed. Nanni's complaint, which is particularly famous, also expresses outrage at the poor treatment he and his messenger received. It is unknown if these complaints are representative of all of Ea-Nasir's dealings or if Nanni was an isolated incident.
The "Customer Service" Archive: Ea-nasir's house in Ur was discovered with a collection of these clay tablets. This "archive" provides a unique glimpse into the commercial practices and customer relations of the time. It shows a complex economic system with credit, contracts, and the possibility of voicing dissatisfaction.
Significance: Ea-nasir is significant because his story highlights the complexities and occasional frustrations of ancient trade. The cuneiform tablets provide insight into the economic and social lives of people in Mesopotamia. His name became synonymous with "bad%20copper%20merchant" in popular culture.
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