Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Architectural-Inscribedca. 668–631 B.C.Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur is a ceramics-architectural-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 668–631 B.C. using ceramic measuring 2.76 x 16.26 x 16.26 in. (7.01 x 41.3 x 41.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 2.76 x 16.26 x 16.26 in. (7.01 x 41.3 x 41.3 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Architectural-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 668–631 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 668 BC – 631 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
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What department houses Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur?
Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur created?
Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur dates to ca. 668–631 B.C..
What material is Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur made from?
Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur is crafted from ceramic.
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