Cuneiform tablet: Shumma izbu, tablet 5 is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 4th–2nd century B.C. using clay measuring 2 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (6 x 12.1 x 3.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 1 3/8 in. (6 x 12.1 x 3.4 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 4th–2nd century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 400 BC – 100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Shumma izbu, tablet 5?
Cuneiform tablet: Shumma izbu, tablet 5 is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: Shumma izbu, tablet 5 created?
Cuneiform tablet: Shumma izbu, tablet 5 dates to ca. 4th–2nd century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: Shumma izbu, tablet 5 made from?
Cuneiform tablet: Shumma izbu, tablet 5 is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: Shumma izbu, tablet 5 in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: Shumma izbu, tablet 5 is in the public domain and can be freely used.