Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 634 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: list of witnesses is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 634 B.C. using clay measuring 1.56 x 2.25 x .83 in. (3.96 x 5.72 x 2.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.56 x 2.25 x .83 in. (3.96 x 5.72 x 2.1 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 634 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 634 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: list of witnesses?
Cuneiform tablet: list of witnesses is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: list of witnesses created?
Cuneiform tablet: list of witnesses dates to ca. 634 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: list of witnesses made from?
Cuneiform tablet: list of witnesses is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: list of witnesses in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: list of witnesses is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026