Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 423 B.C. (?)Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.2 x 7.7 x 3 cm (2 1/2 x 3 x 1 1/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 423 B.C. (?) |
| Credit Line | Bequest of Edith Aggiman, 1982 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 423 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326715