Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. late 1st millennium B.C.
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Syllabary A is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (10.2 x 6.4 x 2.9 cm) - 86.11.375a 1… — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4 x 2 1/2 x 1 1/8 in. (10.2 x 6.4 x 2.9 cm) - 86.11.375a 1 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 1 in. (4.8 x 4.2 x 2.5 cm) - 86.11.375b |
| 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 Syllabary A?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Syllabary A is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Syllabary A created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Syllabary A dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Syllabary A made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Syllabary A is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Syllabary A in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of Syllabary A is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026