Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 1640 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Babylonian origin created in ca. 1640 B.C. using clay measuring 4.6 x 4.2 x 2.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions4.6 x 4.2 x 2.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, by exchange, 1911
Dateca. 1640 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 1640 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract dates to ca. 1640 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester contract 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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