Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 16 is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 5 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (12.7 x 9.7 x 3.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 5 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/2 in. (12.7 x 9.7 x 3.7 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 1 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 16?
Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 16 is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 16 created?
Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 16 dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 16 made from?
Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 16 is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 16 in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: Utukku lemnutu, tablet 16 is in the public domain and can be freely used.