Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 7th century B.C.

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Assyrian origin created in ca. 7th century B.C. using clay measuring 3.7 x 5 x 0.9 cm (1 1/2 x 2 x 3/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions3.7 x 5 x 0.9 cm (1 1/2 x 2 x 3/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1954
Dateca. 7th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver created?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver dates to ca. 7th century B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver made from?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet case impressed with stamp seal, for cuneiform tablet 54.117.27b: loan of silver 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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