Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 311–281 B.C. using clay measuring 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. (10.7 x 8.4 x 4.2 cm) -… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. (10.7 x 8.4 x 4.2 cm) - 86.11.371a 4 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. (10.1 x 9.7 x 4.5 cm) - 86.11.371b+c 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in. (1.4 x 3.7 x 1.6 cm) - 86.11.371d 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. (3.4 x 2.7 x 1 cm) - 86.11.371e |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 311–281 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 311 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3?
Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 created?
Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 dates to ca. 311–281 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 made from?
Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 is in the public domain and can be freely used.