Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of silver
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 1756 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of silver is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Babylonian origin created in ca. 1756 B.C. using clay measuring 2.9 x 3.2 x 1.8 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions2.9 x 3.2 x 1.8 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/4 x 3/4 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Francis T. P. Plimpton, 1973
Dateca. 1756 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 1756 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of silver?

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

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of silver created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of silver dates to ca. 1756 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of silver made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of silver is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of silver in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of 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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