Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3
Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 311–281 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 311–281 B.C. using clay measuring 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. (10.7 x 8.4 x 4.2 cm) -… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions4 1/4 x 3 1/4 x 1 5/8 in. (10.7 x 8.4 x 4.2 cm) - 86.11.371a 4 x 3 7/8 x 1 3/4 in. (10.1 x 9.7 x 4.5 cm) - 86.11.371b+c 1/2 x 1 1/2 x 5/8 in. (1.4 x 3.7 x 1.6 cm) - 86.11.371d 1 3/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/8 in. (3.4 x 2.7 x 1 cm) - 86.11.371e
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 311–281 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 311 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3?

Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 created?

Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 dates to ca. 311–281 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 made from?

Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 3 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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