Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 626–562 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 626–562 B.C. using clay measuring Thickness: 1 in. (2.5 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
DimensionsThickness: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineMuseum Accession
Dateca. 626–562 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 626 BC – 562 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives?

Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives created?

Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives dates to ca. 626–562 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives made from?

Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: account of sheep holdings in households for offerings, Ebabbar archives 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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