Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2042 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: animal account |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.65 x 1.34 x .65 in. (4.2 x 3.4 x 1.65 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2042 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Friends of Inanna Gifts, 1999 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2042 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327593