Cuneiform tablet: letter about cultic matters is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 157 B.C. using clay measuring 3 1/2 x 4 x 1 3/8 in. (8.9 x 10.2 x 3.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3 1/2 x 4 x 1 3/8 in. (8.9 x 10.2 x 3.6 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 157 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 157 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: letter about cultic matters?
Cuneiform tablet: letter about cultic matters is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: letter about cultic matters created?
Cuneiform tablet: letter about cultic matters dates to ca. 157 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: letter about cultic matters made from?
Cuneiform tablet: letter about cultic matters is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: letter about cultic matters in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: letter about cultic matters is in the public domain and can be freely used.