Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. late 1st millennium B.C.
Cuneiform tablet: number-syllabary is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. late 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 5 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (13.4 x 10.7 x 3.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 5 1/4 x 4 1/4 x 1 1/2 in. (13.4 x 10.7 x 3.7 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. late 1st millennium B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: number-syllabary?
Cuneiform tablet: number-syllabary is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: number-syllabary created?
Cuneiform tablet: number-syllabary dates to ca. late 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: number-syllabary made from?
Cuneiform tablet: number-syllabary is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: number-syllabary in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: number-syllabary is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026