Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2600–2350 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: genre uncertain is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2350 B.C. using clay measuring 4.4 x 3.9 x 2.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 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 | 4.4 x 3.9 x 2.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 1/2 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: genre uncertain?
Cuneiform tablet: genre uncertain is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: genre uncertain created?
Cuneiform tablet: genre uncertain dates to ca. 2600–2350 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: genre uncertain made from?
Cuneiform tablet: genre uncertain is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: genre uncertain in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: genre uncertain is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026