Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 626–539 B.C. (?)Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 626–539 B.C. (?) using clay measuring 2.2 x 3.5 x 1.4 cm (7/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2.2 x 3.5 x 1.4 cm (7/8 x 1 3/8 x 1/2 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 626–539 B.C. (?) |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian (?) period. The estimated date range is 626 BC – 539 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract dates to ca. 626–539 B.C. (?).
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract is in the public domain and can be freely used.