Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 7th–4th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a contract is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian or Achaemenid origin created in ca. 7th–4th century B.C. using clay measuring 3.5 x 6.2 x 2.2 cm (1 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 7/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 6.2 x 2.2 cm (1 3/8 x 2 1/2 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 7th–4th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian or Achaemenid culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 300 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. 7th–4th century 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.