Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 496 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 496 B.C. using clay measuring 6.3 x 7.9 x 3.1 cm (2 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions6.3 x 7.9 x 3.1 cm (2 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 496 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 496 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend dates to ca. 496 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder (?) seal: stipulations regarding potential claims on sold prebend 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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