Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. mid- to late 1st millennium B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian or Achaemenid origin created in ca. mid- to late 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 2 x 2.5 in. (5.08 x 6.35 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions2 x 2.5 in. (5.08 x 6.35 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. mid- to late 1st millennium B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian or Achaemenid culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 500 BC – 1 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation?

Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation created?

Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation dates to ca. mid- to late 1st millennium B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation made from?

Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: Gula incantation 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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