Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. late 1st millennium B.C.
Cuneiform tablet: Shumma alu, tablet 17 is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 1 3/4 x 2 x 1 in. (4.4 x 5.1 x 2.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1 3/4 x 2 x 1 in. (4.4 x 5.1 x 2.4 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. late 1st millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Shumma alu, tablet 17?
Cuneiform tablet: Shumma alu, tablet 17 is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: Shumma alu, tablet 17 created?
Cuneiform tablet: Shumma alu, tablet 17 dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: Shumma alu, tablet 17 made from?
Cuneiform tablet: Shumma alu, tablet 17 is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: Shumma alu, tablet 17 in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: Shumma alu, tablet 17 is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026