Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2500–2350 B.C.Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2500–2350 B.C. using clay measuring 6.46 in. (16.41 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.46 in. (16.41 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Friends of Inanna Gifts, 1999 |
| Date | ca. 2500–2350 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic IIIb period. The estimated date range is 2500 BC – 2350 BC.
Geography
Origin: Southern Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash?
Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash created?
Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash dates to ca. 2500–2350 B.C..
What material is Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash made from?
Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash is crafted from clay.
Is Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash in the public domain?
Foundation cone with cuneiform inscription of Enmetena of Lagash is in the public domain and can be freely used.