Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 404–338 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: fragment |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 0.67 x 0.79 x 1.22 in. (1.7 x 2.01 x 3.1 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 404–338 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 404 BC – 338 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321872