Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2600–2350 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2350 B.C. using clay measuring 4.1 x 5.6 x 2.1 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 5.6 x 2.1 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 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
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, 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: fragment of an account?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account dates to ca. 2600–2350 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account is in the public domain and can be freely used.