Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 515 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 515 B.C. using clay measuring 3.7 x 4.9 x 1.9 cm (1 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions3.7 x 4.9 x 1.9 cm (1 1/2 x 1 7/8 x 3/4 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 515 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 515 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver dates to ca. 515 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: promissory note for silver 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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