Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2090 B.C.Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Neo-Sumerian origin created in ca. 2090 B.C. using clay measuring Head: 2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm) Top: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) End: 4 3/8… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | Head: 2 1/8 in. (5.5 cm) Top: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm) End: 4 3/8 in. (11 cm) Body: 2 3/8 in. (5.9 cm) Total: 2 7/8 in. (7.2 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 2090 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Neo-Sumerian culture, dating from the Neo-Sumerian period. The estimated date range is 2090 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea?
Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea created?
Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea dates to ca. 2090 B.C..
What material is Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea made from?
Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea is crafted from clay.
Is Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea in the public domain?
Votive cone with cuneiform inscription of Gudea is in the public domain and can be freely used.