Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2048 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.7a: record of the account of Bamu |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 2048 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, by exchange, 1911 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2048 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 328909