Ancient 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
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2.1 x 5.5 x 2.2 cm (7/8 x 2 1/8 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.