Cuneiform tablet: fragment of an astronomical table (?)
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

MediumClay
Dimensions2 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
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 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

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