Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 9th–7th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a medical text is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–7th century B.C. using clay measuring 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (2.8 x 3.3 x 0.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/4 in. (2.8 x 3.3 x 0.7 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1956 |
| Date | ca. 9th–7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a medical text?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a medical text is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a medical text created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a medical text dates to ca. 9th–7th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a medical text made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a medical text is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a medical text in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a medical text is in the public domain and can be freely used.