Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 145 B.C. using clay measuring 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. (6.9 x 6.9 x 2.5 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. (6.9 x 6.9 x 2.5 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 145 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 145 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil?
Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil created?
Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil dates to ca. 145 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil made from?
Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil is in the public domain and can be freely used.