Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2112–2004 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2112–2004 B.C. using clay measuring 3.5 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions3.5 x 3.2 x 1.7 cm (1 3/8 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Joseph V. Noble, 1960
Dateca. 2112–2004 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 2112 BC – 2004 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura?

Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura created?

Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura dates to ca. 2112–2004 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura made from?

Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: list of items for the throne of Gunura 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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