Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 562 BCCuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver, archive of Iddin-Nabu and Shellebi is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 562 BC using clay measuring 3.6 x 4.5 x 2 cm (1 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 3.6 x 4.5 x 2 cm (1 3/8 x 1 3/4 x 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 562 BC |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 562 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver, archive of Iddin-Nabu and Shellebi?
Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver, archive of Iddin-Nabu and Shellebi is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver, archive of Iddin-Nabu and Shellebi created?
Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver, archive of Iddin-Nabu and Shellebi dates to ca. 562 BC.
What material is Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver, archive of Iddin-Nabu and Shellebi made from?
Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver, archive of Iddin-Nabu and Shellebi is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver, archive of Iddin-Nabu and Shellebi in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: promissory note for silver, archive of Iddin-Nabu and Shellebi is in the public domain and can be freely used.