Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Architectural-Inscribedca. 668–631 B.C.

Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur is a ceramics-architectural-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 668–631 B.C. using ceramic measuring 2.76 x 16.26 x 16.26 in. (7.01 x 41.3 x 41.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic
Dimensions2.76 x 16.26 x 16.26 in. (7.01 x 41.3 x 41.3 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Architectural-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
Dateca. 668–631 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 668 BC – 631 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur?

Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur created?

Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur dates to ca. 668–631 B.C..

What material is Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur made from?

Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur is crafted from ceramic.

Is Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur in the public domain?

Brick with inscription of Ashurbanipal describing building work on Ekur, the temple of the god Enlil at Nippur is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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