Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2043 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2043 B.C. using clay measuring 11.6 x 6.9 x 2.7 cm (4 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 11.6 x 6.9 x 2.7 cm (4 5/8 x 2 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, by exchange, 1911 |
| Date | ca. 2043 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Neo-Sumerian culture, dating from the Ur III period. The estimated date range is 2043 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed?
Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed created?
Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed dates to ca. 2043 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed made from?
Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: account of expenditures, record of deliveries of animals for the festival of sowing seed is in the public domain and can be freely used.