Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 604–562 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform cylinder with inscription of Nebuchadnezzar II describing the rebuilding of the temple of the mother-goddess Ninmah/Belet-ili at Babylon |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4 x 1.75 x 1.91 in. (10.2 x 4.5 x 4.85 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 604–562 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 604 BC – 562 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321675