Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2048 B.C.Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2048 B.C. using clay measuring 4.8 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 4.5 x 2.5 cm (1 7/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, by exchange, 1911 |
| Date | ca. 2048 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 2048 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu created?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu dates to ca. 2048 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu made from?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu is in the public domain and can be freely used.