Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 4th–1st century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7 is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid or Parthian origin created in ca. 4th–1st century B.C. using clay measuring 1 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 5/8 in. (2.7 x 5.4 x 1.6 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 1/8 x 5/8 in. (2.7 x 5.4 x 1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 4th–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 4 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7 is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7 created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7 dates to ca. 4th–1st century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7 made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7 is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7 in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7 is in the public domain and can be freely used.