Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2043 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: receipt of cattle |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3.2 x 2.9 x 1.5 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/8 x 5/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2043 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, by exchange, 1911 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2043 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322461