Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 568 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 568 B.C. using clay measuring 1.25 x 2.25 x .77 in. (3.18 x 5.72 x 1.95 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.25 x 2.25 x .77 in. (3.18 x 5.72 x 1.95 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 568 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 568 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive?
Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. 568 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: commodity issues for offerings, Ebabbar archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.