Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 2042 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: record of irrigation work |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.2 x 4.3 x 1.5 cm (1 5/8 x 1 3/4 x 5/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2042 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1956 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2042 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324536