Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2044 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2044 B.C. using clay measuring 4.3 x 4 x 2.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions4.3 x 4 x 2.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, by exchange, 1911
Dateca. 2044 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 2044 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat 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 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat created?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat dates to ca. 2044 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat made from?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 11.217.9a: receipt of a goat is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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