Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 423 B.C. (?)

Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates is a clay-tablets-inscribed-seal impressions of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 423 B.C. (?) using clay measuring 6.2 x 7.7 x 3 cm (2 1/2 x 3 x 1 1/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions6.2 x 7.7 x 3 cm (2 1/2 x 3 x 1 1/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineBequest of Edith Aggiman, 1982
Dateca. 423 B.C. (?)

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 423 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates created?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates dates to ca. 423 B.C. (?).

What material is Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates made from?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet impressed with two stamp seals: promissory note for dates 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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