Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 566 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: account of barley as agricultural dues, Ebabbar archive |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.62 x 2 x .87 in. (4.11 x 5.08 x 2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 566 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 566 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321814