Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 3100–2900 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: administrative account with entries concerning malt and barley groats |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2.68 x 1.77 x .63 in. (6.8 x 4.5 x 1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3100–2900 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Raymond and Beverly Sackler Gift, 1988 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Jemdet Nasr |
| Date Range | 3100 BC – 2900 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327385