Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 500 B.C.Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 500 B.C. using clay measuring 0.98 x 1.38 x .67 in. (2.49 x 3.51 x 1.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 0.98 x 1.38 x .67 in. (2.49 x 3.51 x 1.7 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1936 |
| Date | ca. 500 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Iran. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite created?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite dates to ca. 500 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite made from?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite is in the public domain and can be freely used.