Ancient 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
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.3 x 4 x 2.2 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, by exchange, 1911 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.