Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 522–486 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 522–486 B.C. using clay measuring 1.5 x 2.25 x .91 in. (3.8 x 5.7 x 2.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions1.5 x 2.25 x .91 in. (3.8 x 5.7 x 2.3 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 522–486 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 522 BC – 486 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive?

Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive created?

Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. 522–486 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive made from?

Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: allocation of dates for fodder, 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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