Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 13th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: administrative memorandum |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2.6 x 3.6 x 1.3 cm (1 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 13th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Middle Assyrian |
| Date Range | 1300 BC – 1200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325513