Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2040 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.248a: receipt of straw |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 4.5 x 3.4 cm (2 x 1 3/4 x 1 3/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2040 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2040 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 328895