Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 20th–19th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: private letter concerning consignment of textiles is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 20th–19th century B.C. using clay measuring 6.1 x 5.3 x 1.9 cm (2 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.1 x 5.3 x 1.9 cm (2 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Klejman, 1966 |
| Date | ca. 20th–19th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1800 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: private letter concerning consignment of textiles?
Cuneiform tablet: private letter concerning consignment of textiles is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: private letter concerning consignment of textiles created?
Cuneiform tablet: private letter concerning consignment of textiles dates to ca. 20th–19th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: private letter concerning consignment of textiles made from?
Cuneiform tablet: private letter concerning consignment of textiles is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: private letter concerning consignment of textiles in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: private letter concerning consignment of textiles is in the public domain and can be freely used.