Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 20th–16th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 20th–16th century B.C. using clay measuring 6.4 x 4.1 x 2.3 cm (2 1/2 x 1 5/8 x 7/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| 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 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Henry E. Coe, 1957 |
| Date | ca. 20th–16th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table?
Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table created?
Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table dates to ca. 20th–16th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table made from?
Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: multiplication table is in the public domain and can be freely used.