Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 20th–16th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 6.4 x 4.1 x 2.3 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 20th–16th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Henry E. Coe, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324587