Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2029 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: balanced account of barley |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 11.6 x 5.3 x 2.4 cm (4 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2029 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2029 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321820