Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2600–2350 B.C.
Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. 2600–2350 B.C. using clay measuring 6.8 x 4.9 x 1.9 cm (2 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.8 x 4.9 x 1.9 cm (2 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 2600–2350 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Dynastic III period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2350 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives?
Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives created?
Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives dates to ca. 2600–2350 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives made from?
Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026