Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2nd–1st century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an Emesal prayer is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid or Parthian origin created in ca. 2nd–1st century B.C. using clay measuring 1 3/8 x 1 x 7/8 in. (3.4 x 2.4 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 3/8 x 1 x 7/8 in. (3.4 x 2.4 x 2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 2nd–1st century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid or Parthian culture, dating from the Seleucid or Parthian period. The estimated date range is 200 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an Emesal prayer?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an Emesal prayer is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an Emesal prayer created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an Emesal prayer dates to ca. 2nd–1st century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an Emesal prayer made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an Emesal prayer is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an Emesal prayer in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an Emesal prayer is in the public domain and can be freely used.