Cuneiform tablet: Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil is a stone-tablets-inscribed of Kassite origin created in ca. 16th–15th century B.C. using black marble measuring 8.25 x 9 x 1 in (20.96 x 22.86 x 2.55 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Black marble |
| Dimensions | 8.25 x 9 x 1 in (20.96 x 22.86 x 2.55 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Bequest of W. Gedney Beatty, 1941 |
| Date | ca. 16th–15th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Kassite culture, dating from the Kassite period. The estimated date range is 1600 BC – 1401 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil?
Cuneiform tablet: Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil created?
Cuneiform tablet: Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil dates to ca. 16th–15th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil made from?
Cuneiform tablet: Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil is crafted from black marble.
Is Cuneiform tablet: Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: Sumerian dedicatory(?) inscription from Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil is in the public domain and can be freely used.