Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2042 B.C.Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record concerning laborers needed for irrigation work is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2042 B.C. using clay measuring 4.5 x 4.1 x 1.7 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 5/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.5 x 4.1 x 1.7 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 5/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Henry E. Coe, 1957 |
| Date | ca. 2042 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 2042 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record concerning laborers needed for irrigation work?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record concerning laborers needed for irrigation work is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record concerning laborers needed for irrigation work created?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record concerning laborers needed for irrigation work dates to ca. 2042 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record concerning laborers needed for irrigation work made from?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record concerning laborers needed for irrigation work is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record concerning laborers needed for irrigation work in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record concerning laborers needed for irrigation work is in the public domain and can be freely used.