Cuneiform tablet: ephemeris of eclipses from at least S.E. 177 to 199 (?) is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 4th–2nd century B.C. using clay measuring 3 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (9.8 x 9.6 x 3.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3 7/8 x 3 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (9.8 x 9.6 x 3.4 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 4th–2nd century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 400 BC – 100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: ephemeris of eclipses from at least S.E. 177 to 199 (?)?
Cuneiform tablet: ephemeris of eclipses from at least S.E. 177 to 199 (?) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: ephemeris of eclipses from at least S.E. 177 to 199 (?) created?
Cuneiform tablet: ephemeris of eclipses from at least S.E. 177 to 199 (?) dates to ca. 4th–2nd century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: ephemeris of eclipses from at least S.E. 177 to 199 (?) made from?
Cuneiform tablet: ephemeris of eclipses from at least S.E. 177 to 199 (?) is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: ephemeris of eclipses from at least S.E. 177 to 199 (?) in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: ephemeris of eclipses from at least S.E. 177 to 199 (?) is in the public domain and can be freely used.