Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 580 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 580 B.C. using clay measuring 1 x 1.5 x .75 in. (2.54 x 3.81 x 1.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1 x 1.5 x .75 in. (2.54 x 3.81 x 1.8 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 580 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 580 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. 580 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment, Ebabbar archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.