Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 20th–19th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet case impressed with two cylinder seals, for tablet 66.245.20a: statement before witnesses |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.8 x 5.7 x 3.2 cm (2 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 1 1/4 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 20th–19th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman, 1966 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Period | Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 328898