Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. late 1st millennium B.C.
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a ritual text is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 4 x 3 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. (10.3 x 9.2 x 3.4 cm) - 86.11.376a 2… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4 x 3 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. (10.3 x 9.2 x 3.4 cm) - 86.11.376a 2 1/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/8 in. (5.5 x 4.2 x 3.4 cm) - 86.11.376b |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. late 1st millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a ritual text?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a ritual text is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a ritual text created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a ritual text dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a ritual text made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a ritual text is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a ritual text in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of a ritual text is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026