Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2nd–1st century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: nir-gal lu e-NE, balag to Ninurta is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid or Parthian origin created in ca. 2nd–1st century B.C. using clay measuring 5 3/4 x 3 x 1 1/4 in. (14.5 x 7.6 x 3.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 5 3/4 x 3 x 1 1/4 in. (14.5 x 7.6 x 3.1 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 2nd–1st century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid or Parthian culture, dating from the Seleucid or Parthian period. The estimated date range is 200 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: nir-gal lu e-NE, balag to Ninurta?
Cuneiform tablet: nir-gal lu e-NE, balag to Ninurta is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: nir-gal lu e-NE, balag to Ninurta created?
Cuneiform tablet: nir-gal lu e-NE, balag to Ninurta dates to ca. 2nd–1st century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: nir-gal lu e-NE, balag to Ninurta made from?
Cuneiform tablet: nir-gal lu e-NE, balag to Ninurta is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: nir-gal lu e-NE, balag to Ninurta in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: nir-gal lu e-NE, balag to Ninurta is in the public domain and can be freely used.