Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2nd century B.C.
Cuneiform tablet: letter of Sin-sharra-ishkun to Nabopolassar is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. 2nd century B.C. using clay measuring 4.82 x 2.37 x 1.32 in. (12.24 x 6.02 x 3.35 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.82 x 2.37 x 1.32 in. (12.24 x 6.02 x 3.35 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 2nd century B.C. |
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.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026