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 1 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (3.5 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm) - 86.11.383b 1… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1 3/8 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (3.5 x 2.1 x 1.5 cm) - 86.11.383b 1 1/4 x 1 5/8 x 1 in. (3.3 x 4.2 x 2.4 cm) - 86.11.383f 2 7/8 x 2 x 1 1/4 in. (7.2 x 5.1 x 3.2 cm) - 86.11.383g 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 1/2 in. (2.9 x 2.7 x 1.2 cm) - 86.11.383h |
| 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.