Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2050 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2050 B.C. using clay measuring 1.42 x 1.3 x .61 in. (3.6 x 3.3 x 1.55 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.42 x 1.3 x .61 in. (3.6 x 3.3 x 1.55 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Friends of Inanna Gifts, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 2050 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Neo-Sumerian culture, dating from the Ur III period. The estimated date range is 2050 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals?
Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals created?
Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals dates to ca. 2050 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals made from?
Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: receipt of oxen for rituals is in the public domain and can be freely used.