Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 19th–16th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 19th–16th century B.C. using clay measuring 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (10 x 4.9 x 2.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| 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 |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 19th–16th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 1900 BC – 1500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru?
Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru created?
Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru dates to ca. 19th–16th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru made from?
Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: Old Babylonian balag to the mother goddess Aruru is in the public domain and can be freely used.