Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 419 B.C.Cuneiform tablet impressed with ring seal: promissory note for barley is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 419 B.C. using clay measuring 6.5 x 8 x 3 cm (2 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.5 x 8 x 3 cm (2 1/2 x 3 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 419 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 419 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with ring seal: promissory note for barley?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with ring seal: promissory note for barley is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with ring seal: promissory note for barley created?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with ring seal: promissory note for barley dates to ca. 419 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with ring seal: promissory note for barley made from?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with ring seal: promissory note for barley is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with ring seal: promissory note for barley in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with ring seal: promissory note for barley is in the public domain and can be freely used.