Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2051 B.C.Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2051 B.C. using clay measuring 4 x 3.6 x 2.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/8 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 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 |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 2051 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 2051 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid 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 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid created?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid dates to ca. 2051 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid made from?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.249a: receipt of a kid is in the public domain and can be freely used.