Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 12 is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 0.47 x 0.87 x 1.3 in. (1.19 x 2.21 x 3.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 0.47 x 0.87 x 1.3 in. (1.19 x 2.21 x 3.3 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. late 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 500 BC – 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 12?
Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 12 is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 12 created?
Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 12 dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 12 made from?
Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 12 is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 12 in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 12 is in the public domain and can be freely used.