Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2042 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: animal account is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2042 B.C. using clay measuring 1.65 x 1.34 x .65 in. (4.2 x 3.4 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 | 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 |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Friends of Inanna Gifts, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 2042 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Neo-Sumerian culture, dating from the Ur III period. The estimated date range is 2042 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: animal account?
Cuneiform tablet: animal account is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: animal account created?
Cuneiform tablet: animal account dates to ca. 2042 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: animal account made from?
Cuneiform tablet: animal account is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: animal account in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: animal account is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026