Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 3100–2900 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: administrative account concerning the distribution of barley and emmer is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Sumerian origin created in ca. 3100–2900 B.C. using clay measuring 2.44 x 1.85 x .65 in. (6.2 x 4.7 x 1.65 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2.44 x 1.85 x .65 in. (6.2 x 4.7 x 1.65 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gift, 1988 |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Jemdet Nasr period. The estimated date range is 3100 BC – 2900 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: administrative account concerning the distribution of barley and emmer?
Cuneiform tablet: administrative account concerning the distribution of barley and emmer is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: administrative account concerning the distribution of barley and emmer created?
Cuneiform tablet: administrative account concerning the distribution of barley and emmer dates to ca. 3100–2900 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: administrative account concerning the distribution of barley and emmer made from?
Cuneiform tablet: administrative account concerning the distribution of barley and emmer is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: administrative account concerning the distribution of barley and emmer in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: administrative account concerning the distribution of barley and emmer is in the public domain and can be freely used.