Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 604–562 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 604–562 B.C. using clay measuring 1.38 x 0.63 x 2.01 in. (3.51 x 1.6 x 5.11 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.38 x 0.63 x 2.01 in. (3.51 x 1.6 x 5.11 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Francis T. P. Plimpton, 1973 |
| 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 tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive?
Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. 604–562 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: account of barley and date disbursements, Ebabbar archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.