Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 1745 B.C.Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Babylonian origin created in ca. 1745 B.C. using clay measuring 2.3 x 2.4 x 2.1 cm (7/8 x 1 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 | 2.3 x 2.4 x 2.1 cm (7/8 x 1 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 1745 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 1745 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket created?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket dates to ca. 1745 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket made from?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket is in the public domain and can be freely used.