Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Akkadian origin created in ca. 2350–2150 B.C. using clay measuring 8 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/4 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 | 8 x 8.4 x 2.3 cm (3 1/8 x 3 1/4 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 2350–2150 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Akkadian culture, dating from the Akkadian period. The estimated date range is 2350 BC – 2150 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive?
Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive dates to ca. 2350–2150 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: house sale contract, Quradum archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.