Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 1634 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: tax receipt |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4 x 3.8 x 2.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/2 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1634 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 1634 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321701