Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 535 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 535 B.C. using clay measuring 4 x 5.4 x 2.4 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions4 x 5.4 x 2.4 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 535 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 535 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver?

Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver created?

Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver dates to ca. 535 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver made from?

Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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