Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 668–627 B.C.Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 668–627 B.C. using clay measuring 4.25 x 2.5 x 1.25 in. (10.8 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.25 x 2.5 x 1.25 in. (10.8 x 6.4 x 3.2 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 668–627 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 – 627 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
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What department houses Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa created?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa dates to ca. 668–627 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa made from?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa in the public domain?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa is in the public domain and can be freely used.