Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2041 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2041 B.C. using clay measuring 4.8 x 4.1 x 1.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions4.8 x 4.1 x 1.8 cm (1 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Francis T. P. Plimpton, 1973
Dateca. 2041 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Neo-Sumerian culture, dating from the Ur III period. The estimated date range is 2041 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep dates to ca. 2041 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of a dead sheep is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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