Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid origin created in ca. 2nd century B.C. using clay measuring 3.25 x 6 in. (8.26 x 15.24 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3.25 x 6 in. (8.26 x 15.24 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 2nd century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Seleucid culture, dating from the Seleucid period. The estimated date range is 200 BC – 100 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar?
Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar created?
Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar dates to ca. 2nd century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar made from?
Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar is in the public domain and can be freely used.