Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2037 B.C.Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2037 B.C. using clay measuring 5.4 x 4.4 x 2 cm (2 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 5.4 x 4.4 x 2 cm (2 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Date | ca. 2037 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 2037 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers created?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers dates to ca. 2037 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers made from?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers is in the public domain and can be freely used.