Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 534 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 534 B.C. using clay measuring 2.64 x 3.7 x .67 in. (6.7 x 9.4 x 1.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions2.64 x 3.7 x .67 in. (6.7 x 9.4 x 1.7 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 534 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 534 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive?

Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive created?

Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. 534 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive made from?

Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: account of dates as imittu-rent, Ebabbar archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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