Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 550 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 550 B.C. using clay measuring 1.87 x 1.32 x .75 in. (4.75 x 3.35 x 1.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.87 x 1.32 x .75 in. (4.75 x 3.35 x 1.9 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Matilda W. Bruce, 1907 |
| Date | ca. 550 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 550 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive?
Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. 550 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: account of barley payments, Ebabbar archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.