Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 7th–6th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: account of barley disbursements, Ebabbar archive |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3 x 2.13 x 1.1 in. (7.6 x 5.4 x 2.8 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th–6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian (?) |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian (?) |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321698