Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of harvest workers
Flag of IraqAncient 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

MediumClay
Dimensions5.4 x 4.4 x 2 cm (2 1/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

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.

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

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