Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed1st millennium B.C.Cuneiform tablet: hymn to Marduk is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian (?) origin created in 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 3 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (9 x 9.8 x 2.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3 1/2 x 3 7/8 x 1 1/8 in. (9 x 9.8 x 2.9 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian (?) culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian (?) period. The estimated date range is 1000 BC – 1 AD.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: hymn to Marduk?
Cuneiform tablet: hymn to Marduk is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: hymn to Marduk created?
Cuneiform tablet: hymn to Marduk dates to 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: hymn to Marduk made from?
Cuneiform tablet: hymn to Marduk is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: hymn to Marduk in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: hymn to Marduk is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026