Ancient 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
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2.64 x 3.7 x .67 in. (6.7 x 9.4 x 1.7 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.