Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 422 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 422 B.C. using clay measuring 7.2 x 8.7 x 2.9 cm (2 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions7.2 x 8.7 x 2.9 cm (2 7/8 x 3 3/8 x 1 1/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 422 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 422 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim dates to ca. 422 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals and three stamp seals: renunciation of claim 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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