Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. late 7th–early 6th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. late 7th–early 6th century B.C. using clay measuring Thickness: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | Thickness: 7/8 in. (2.3 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Museum Accession |
| Date | ca. late 7th–early 6th century 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 – 590 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive?
Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. late 7th–early 6th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: animal inventory from the reign of Nabopolassar or Nebuchadnezzar II, Ebabbar archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.