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Period70 works2112 BC – 2000 BCUr III is a historical period encompassing 70 works in The Met collection, dated 2112 BC – 2000 BC. Works from this period are predominantly classified within the Ancient Near Eastern Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 70 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Date Range | 2112 BC – 2000 BC |
Notable Works
Stone-Ornaments-InscribedBead
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with cylinder seal, for…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: balanced…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: deliveries…
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Ur III are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 70 works related to Ur III.
What is the date range of Ur III?
Works associated with Ur III span from 2112 BC – 2000 BC.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026