Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 514 B.C.Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of archers for military service, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 514 B.C. using clay measuring 1.38 x 2.25 x .63 in. (3.5 x 5.7 x 1.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.38 x 2.25 x .63 in. (3.5 x 5.7 x 1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 514 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 514 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of archers for military service, Ebabbar archive?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of archers for military service, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of archers for military service, Ebabbar archive created?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of archers for military service, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. 514 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of archers for military service, Ebabbar archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of archers for military service, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of archers for military service, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of archers for military service, Ebabbar archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.