Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 500 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: partnership agreement is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 500 B.C. using clay measuring 4.2 x 6 x 2.3 cm (1 5/8 x 2 3/8 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 | 4.2 x 6 x 2.3 cm (1 5/8 x 2 3/8 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 500 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: partnership agreement?
Cuneiform tablet: partnership agreement is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: partnership agreement created?
Cuneiform tablet: partnership agreement dates to ca. 500 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: partnership agreement made from?
Cuneiform tablet: partnership agreement is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: partnership agreement in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: partnership agreement is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026