Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 676-672 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform prism describing the restoration of Babylon by Esarhaddon, stamped with Assyrian hieroglyphic inscription |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 676-672 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 676 BC – 672 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321907