Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 509 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: assumption of debt by guarantor, archive of Bel-remanni is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 509 B.C. using clay measuring 6 x 8 x 2.7 cm (2 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6 x 8 x 2.7 cm (2 3/8 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 509 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 509 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: assumption of debt by guarantor, archive of Bel-remanni?
Cuneiform tablet: assumption of debt by guarantor, archive of Bel-remanni is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: assumption of debt by guarantor, archive of Bel-remanni created?
Cuneiform tablet: assumption of debt by guarantor, archive of Bel-remanni dates to ca. 509 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: assumption of debt by guarantor, archive of Bel-remanni made from?
Cuneiform tablet: assumption of debt by guarantor, archive of Bel-remanni is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: assumption of debt by guarantor, archive of Bel-remanni in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: assumption of debt by guarantor, archive of Bel-remanni is in the public domain and can be freely used.