Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.) is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 242–241 B.C. using clay measuring 5 3/8 x 5 x 1 1/2 in. (13.8 x 12.6 x 3.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| 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 |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 242–241 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 242 BC – 241 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.)?
Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.) created?
Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.) dates to ca. 242–241 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.) made from?
Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.) is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.) in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: normal star almanac for S.E. 70 (242–241 B.C.) is in the public domain and can be freely used.