Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 676-672 B.C.Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Assyrian origin created in ca. 676-672 B.C. using clay measuring 4.25 x 11.4 x 2.75 in. (10.8 x 28.96 x 7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.25 x 11.4 x 2.75 in. (10.8 x 28.96 x 7 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 676-672 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 676 BC – 672 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
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What department houses Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription?
Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription created?
Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription dates to ca. 676-672 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription made from?
Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription in the public domain?
Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription is in the public domain and can be freely used.