Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an account
Flag of IraqAncient 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 2.8 x 4.7 x 1.9 cm (1 1/8 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

MediumClay
Dimensions2.8 x 4.7 x 1.9 cm (1 1/8 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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