Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2028 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: record of rations of beer, bread, oil, and onions for messengers |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (3 x 2.8 x 1.2 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2028 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Archbishop Elias F. Shaheen, 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Neo-Sumerian |
| Period | Ur III |
| Date Range | 2028 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327069