Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 7th–6th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: fragment, issue of materials used for caulking, Ebabbar archive |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2.75 x 2.25 x 1 in. (6.99 x 5.72 x 2.6 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th–6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321940