Cuneiform tablet: fragment, administrative document is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 236 B.C. using clay measuring 1 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 7/8 in. (2.9 x 5.2 x 2.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1 1/8 x 2 1/16 x 7/8 in. (2.9 x 5.2 x 2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 236 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 236 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: fragment, administrative document?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment, administrative document is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment, administrative document created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment, administrative document dates to ca. 236 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment, administrative document made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment, administrative document is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment, administrative document in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment, administrative document is in the public domain and can be freely used.