Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 242–241 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.) |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 5 3/8 x 5 x 1 1/2 in. (13.8 x 12.6 x 3.9 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 242–241 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Seleucid |
| Period | Seleucid |
| Date Range | 242 BC – 241 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321993