Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 7th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: loan of silver is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 7th century B.C. using clay measuring 2.5 x 3.8 x 1.8 cm (1 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 2.5 x 3.8 x 1.8 cm (1 x 1 1/2 x 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1954 |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: loan of silver?
Cuneiform tablet: loan of silver is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: loan of silver created?
Cuneiform tablet: loan of silver dates to ca. 7th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: loan of silver made from?
Cuneiform tablet: loan of silver is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: loan of silver in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: loan of silver is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026