Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2052 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2052 B.C. using clay measuring 7.1 x 3.9 x 2.3 cm (2 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.) โ€” now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions7.1 x 3.9 x 2.3 cm (2 3/4 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, by exchange, 1911
Dateca. 2052 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 2052 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements?

Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements created?

Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements dates to ca. 2052 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements made from?

Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: record of oxen disbursements is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access ยท Last updated: April 2026

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