Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 627 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for reeds and sheep, Ebabbar archive |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.5 x 2.12 x .87 in. (3.81 x 5.38 x 2.2 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 627 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 627 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321765