Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing his work on Ebabbar, the temple of the sun-god Shamash at Sippar
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 604–562 B.C.

Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing his work on Ebabbar, the temple of the sun-god Shamash at Sippar is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 604–562 B.C. using clay measuring 2 x 4.13 x 1.12 in. (5.08 x 10.46 x 2.85 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions2 x 4.13 x 1.12 in. (5.08 x 10.46 x 2.85 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 604–562 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 604 BC – 562 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

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What department houses Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing his work on Ebabbar, the temple of the sun-god Shamash at Sippar?

Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing his work on Ebabbar, the temple of the sun-god Shamash at Sippar is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing his work on Ebabbar, the temple of the sun-god Shamash at Sippar created?

Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing his work on Ebabbar, the temple of the sun-god Shamash at Sippar dates to ca. 604–562 B.C..

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Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing his work on Ebabbar, the temple of the sun-god Shamash at Sippar is crafted from clay.

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Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing his work on Ebabbar, the temple of the sun-god Shamash at Sippar 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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