Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?)
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 625 or 603 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?) is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 625 or 603 B.C. using clay measuring 3.1 x 3.1 x 1.6 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions3.1 x 3.1 x 1.6 cm (1 1/4 x 1 1/4 x 5/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 625 or 603 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 625 BC – 603 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?)?

Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?) created?

Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?) dates to ca. 625 or 603 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?) made from?

Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?) is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?) in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a quittance (?) is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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