Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Lugal-e, tablet 7
Flag of IranAncient 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

MediumClay
Dimensions1 1/8 x 2 1/8 x 5/8 in. (2.7 x 5.4 x 1.6 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iran

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.

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

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