Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 7th–4th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of payments to hired workers is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Babylonian or Achaemenid origin created in ca. 7th–4th century B.C. using clay measuring 1.87 x 2.18 x .89 in. (4.75 x 5.54 x 2.25 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.87 x 2.18 x .89 in. (4.75 x 5.54 x 2.25 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 7th–4th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian or Achaemenid culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian or Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 300 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of payments to hired workers?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of payments to hired workers is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of payments to hired workers created?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of payments to hired workers dates to ca. 7th–4th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of payments to hired workers made from?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of payments to hired workers is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of payments to hired workers in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: account of payments to hired workers is in the public domain and can be freely used.