Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 668–627 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Ashurbanipal describing restorations of the city wall and gates at Borsippa |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 668–627 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 668 BC – 627 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321670