Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 550 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 550 B.C. using clay measuring 5 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm (2 x 2 1/2 x 1 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions5 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm (2 x 2 1/2 x 1 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1879
Dateca. 550 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 550 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive?

Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive created?

Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive dates to ca. 550 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive made from?

Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: credit document including statement of partnership assets, Egibi archive 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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