Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 1780 B.C.Cuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of barley is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Babylonian origin created in ca. 1780 B.C. using clay measuring 2.8 x 2.7 x 1.9 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2.8 x 2.7 x 1.9 cm (1 1/8 x 1 1/8 x 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 1780 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 1780 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of barley?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of barley is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of barley created?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of barley dates to ca. 1780 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of barley made from?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of barley is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of barley in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of barley is in the public domain and can be freely used.