Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 568 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: fragment is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 568 B.C. using clay measuring 0.91 x 1.06 x 1.54 in. (2.31 x 2.69 x 3.91 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 0.91 x 1.06 x 1.54 in. (2.31 x 2.69 x 3.91 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: fragment?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment dates to ca. 568 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026