Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?)
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Sealings1st millennium B.C.

Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?) is a clay-sealings of Babylonian or Achaemenid (?) origin created in 1st millennium B.C. using ceramic measuring 1.3 x 1.65 x 0.61 in. (3.3 x 4.19 x 1.55 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumCeramic
Dimensions1.3 x 1.65 x 0.61 in. (3.3 x 4.19 x 1.55 cm)
ClassificationClay-Sealings
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Date1st millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian or Achaemenid (?) culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid (?) period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?)?

Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?) created?

Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?) dates to 1st millennium B.C..

What material is Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?) made from?

Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?) is crafted from ceramic.

Is Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?) in the public domain?

Bulla: inventory of the contents of a container (?) 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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