Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur is a ceramics-architectural-inscribed of Kassite origin created in ca. 1216–1187 B.C. using ceramic measuring Brick: 13.2 x 10.8 x 7.2 cm (5 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 7/8… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | Brick: 13.2 x 10.8 x 7.2 cm (5 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 7/8 in.) Inscription: 10.6 x 8.6 cm (4 1/8 x 3 3/8 in.) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Architectural-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 1216–1187 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Kassite culture, dating from the Kassite period. The estimated date range is 1216 BC – 1187 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur?
Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur created?
Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur dates to ca. 1216–1187 B.C..
What material is Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur made from?
Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur is crafted from ceramic.
Is Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur in the public domain?
Inscribed brick: dedicatory inscription of Adad-shuma-usur is in the public domain and can be freely used.