Cuneiform tablet: Utu-gin e-ta, balag composition addressed to Enlil
Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 145 B.C.

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

MediumClay
Dimensions2 3/4 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. (6.9 x 6.9 x 2.5 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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