Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 19th–16th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (10 x 4.9 x 2.7 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 19th–16th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 1900 BC – 1500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321678