Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 604–562 B.C.Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the construction of the outer city wall of Babylon is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 604–562 B.C. using clay measuring 48.62 x 2.75 x 2.87 in. (12.35 x 7 x 7.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 48.62 x 2.75 x 2.87 in. (12.35 x 7 x 7.3 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the construction of the outer city wall of Babylon?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the construction of the outer city wall of Babylon is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the construction of the outer city wall of Babylon created?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the construction of the outer city wall of Babylon dates to ca. 604–562 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the construction of the outer city wall of Babylon made from?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the construction of the outer city wall of Babylon is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the construction of the outer city wall of Babylon in the public domain?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the construction of the outer city wall of Babylon is in the public domain and can be freely used.