Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 1749–1712 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Babylonian origin created in ca. 1749–1712 B.C. using clay measuring 2.1 x 4.4 x 2.9 cm (7/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions2.1 x 4.4 x 2.9 cm (7/8 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 1749–1712 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 1749 BC – 1712 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental created?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental dates to ca. 1749–1712 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental made from?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals, for cuneiform tablet 86.11.214a: field rental 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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