Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 5th–2nd century B.C.
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of the witness list of a contract is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. 5th–2nd century B.C. using clay measuring 1.06 x 1.38 x 1.81 in. (2.69 x 3.51 x 4.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.06 x 1.38 x 1.81 in. (2.69 x 3.51 x 4.6 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 5th–2nd century B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: fragment of the witness list of a contract?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of the witness list of a contract is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: fragment of the witness list of a contract created?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of the witness list of a contract dates to ca. 5th–2nd century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of the witness list of a contract made from?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of the witness list of a contract is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: fragment of the witness list of a contract in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: fragment of the witness list of a contract is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026