Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2051 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4 x 3.6 x 2.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2051 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2051 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321824