Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. A.D. 31–2Cuneiform tablet: almanac for A.D. 31/32 is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Parthian origin created in ca. A.D. 31–2 using clay measuring 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 7/8 in. (8 x 7.2 x 2.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3 1/8 x 2 7/8 x 7/8 in. (8 x 7.2 x 2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. A.D. 31–2 |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Parthian culture, dating from the Parthian period. The estimated date range is 31 AD – 32 AD.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: almanac for A.D. 31/32?
Cuneiform tablet: almanac for A.D. 31/32 is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: almanac for A.D. 31/32 created?
Cuneiform tablet: almanac for A.D. 31/32 dates to ca. A.D. 31–2.
What material is Cuneiform tablet: almanac for A.D. 31/32 made from?
Cuneiform tablet: almanac for A.D. 31/32 is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: almanac for A.D. 31/32 in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: almanac for A.D. 31/32 is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026