Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implements-Inscribedca. 2000–1600 B.C.Weight in shape of frog is a stone-implements-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 2000–1600 B.C. using diorite or andesite measuring 12.3 x 21.8 cm (4 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Diorite or andesite |
| Dimensions | 12.3 x 21.8 cm (4 7/8 x 8 5/8 in.) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Leon Levy and Shelby White Gift, Rogers Fund and Nathaniel Spear Jr. Gift, 1988 |
| Date | ca. 2000–1600 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Weight in shape of frog?
Weight in shape of frog is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Weight in shape of frog created?
Weight in shape of frog dates to ca. 2000–1600 B.C..
What material is Weight in shape of frog made from?
Weight in shape of frog is crafted from diorite or andesite.
Is Weight in shape of frog in the public domain?
Weight in shape of frog is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026