Cuneiform tablet: procedure text for the moon is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 4th–2nd century B.C. using clay measuring 3 1/8 x 3 x 1 1/8 in. (7.8 x 7.7 x 2.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3 1/8 x 3 x 1 1/8 in. (7.8 x 7.7 x 2.8 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 4th–2nd century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 400 BC – 100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: procedure text for the moon?
Cuneiform tablet: procedure text for the moon is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: procedure text for the moon created?
Cuneiform tablet: procedure text for the moon dates to ca. 4th–2nd century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: procedure text for the moon made from?
Cuneiform tablet: procedure text for the moon is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: procedure text for the moon in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: procedure text for the moon is in the public domain and can be freely used.