Cuneiform tablet impressed with seals: administrative document inscribed in Achaemenid Elamite
Flag of IranAncient 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

MediumClay
Dimensions0.98 x 1.38 x .67 in. (2.49 x 3.51 x 1.7 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1936
Dateca. 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. Flag of 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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