Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2600–2350 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleCuneiform tablet: distribution of copper knives
MediumClay
Dimensions6.8 x 4.9 x 1.9 cm (2 5/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2600–2350 B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodEarly Dynastic III
Date Range2600 BC – 2350 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325500