Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 20th–19th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 1983.135.5a: court deposition is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 20th–19th century B.C. using clay measuring 6.6 x 5.4 x 1.5 cm (2 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 5/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.6 x 5.4 x 1.5 cm (2 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 5/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Edith Aggiman, 1982 |
| Date | ca. 20th–19th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1800 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 1983.135.5a: court deposition?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 1983.135.5a: court deposition is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 1983.135.5a: court deposition created?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 1983.135.5a: court deposition dates to ca. 20th–19th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 1983.135.5a: court deposition made from?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 1983.135.5a: court deposition is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 1983.135.5a: court deposition in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 1983.135.5a: court deposition is in the public domain and can be freely used.