Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 1614 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: distribution of barley is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 1614 B.C. using clay measuring 6.1 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm (2 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 7/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.1 x 5.5 x 2.3 cm (2 3/8 x 2 1/8 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, by exchange, 1911 |
| Date | ca. 1614 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 1614 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: distribution of barley?
Cuneiform tablet: distribution of barley is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: distribution of barley created?
Cuneiform tablet: distribution of barley dates to ca. 1614 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: distribution of barley made from?
Cuneiform tablet: distribution of barley is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: distribution of barley in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: distribution of barley is in the public domain and can be freely used.