Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 604–562 B.C.Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing work done on a wall and moat is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 604–562 B.C. using clay measuring 4 x 2.75 x 1.65 in. (10.16 x 6.99 x 4.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4 x 2.75 x 1.65 in. (10.16 x 6.99 x 4.2 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 work done on a wall and moat?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing work done on a wall and moat is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing work done on a wall and moat created?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing work done on a wall and moat dates to ca. 604–562 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing work done on a wall and moat made from?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing work done on a wall and moat is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing work done on a wall and moat in the public domain?
Cuneiform cylinder: inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing work done on a wall and moat is in the public domain and can be freely used.