Cuneiform tablet: im-ma-al-(la) gu de-de, balag is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 175–174 B.C. using clay measuring 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 in. (6.7 x 6.6 x 2.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2 5/8 x 2 5/8 x 1 in. (6.7 x 6.6 x 2.4 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 175–174 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 175 BC – 174 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: im-ma-al-(la) gu de-de, balag?
Cuneiform tablet: im-ma-al-(la) gu de-de, balag is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: im-ma-al-(la) gu de-de, balag created?
Cuneiform tablet: im-ma-al-(la) gu de-de, balag dates to ca. 175–174 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: im-ma-al-(la) gu de-de, balag made from?
Cuneiform tablet: im-ma-al-(la) gu de-de, balag is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: im-ma-al-(la) gu de-de, balag in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: im-ma-al-(la) gu de-de, balag is in the public domain and can be freely used.