Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 494 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 494 B.C. using clay measuring 2.05 x 1.61 x .83 in. (5.2 x 4.1 x 2.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions2.05 x 1.61 x .83 in. (5.2 x 4.1 x 2.1 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Matilda W. Bruce, 1907
Dateca. 494 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 494 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. 494 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with seal: letter order, Ebabbar archive 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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