Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. mid-5th–mid-4th century B.C.

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Achaemenid origin created in ca. mid-5th–mid-4th century B.C. using clay measuring 2.1 x 5.5 x 2.2 cm (7/8 x 2 1/8 x 7/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions2.1 x 5.5 x 2.2 cm (7/8 x 2 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. mid-5th–mid-4th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 465 BC – 359 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain dates to ca. mid-5th–mid-4th century B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with three seals: fragment, content uncertain 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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