Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 560 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Babylonian origin created in ca. 560 B.C. using clay measuring 2.5 x 3.3 x 1.4 cm (1 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions2.5 x 3.3 x 1.4 cm (1 x 1 1/4 x 1/2 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 560 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 560 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold dates to ca. 560 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with scaraboid (?) ring seal: receipt for gold 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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