Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: Akkadian synonym list, Malku=sharru, tablet 5 |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2 1/4 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (5.6 x 4.3 x 2.7 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 328922