Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica
Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. late 1st millennium B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 3 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (7.9 x 8.7 x 2.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions3 1/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/8 in. (7.9 x 8.7 x 2.9 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. late 1st millennium B.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica?

Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica created?

Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica made from?

Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: explanatory commentary on a list of materia medica 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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