Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. late 1st millennium B.C.
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an astronomical table (?) is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (7.4 x 2.8 x 3 cm) - 86.11.374a 2… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2 7/8 x 1 1/8 x 1 1/8 in. (7.4 x 2.8 x 3 cm) - 86.11.374a 2 x 1 3/4 x 1 1/8 in. (5.1 x 4.5 x 2.7 cm) - 86.11.374b |
| 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 an astronomical table (?)?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an astronomical table (?) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an astronomical table (?) created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an astronomical table (?) dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an astronomical table (?) made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an astronomical table (?) is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an astronomical table (?) in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an astronomical table (?) is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026