Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 552 BCCuneiform tablet: promissory oath, Egibi archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 552 BC using clay measuring 4.1 x 5.4 x 2.7 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.1 x 5.4 x 2.7 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/8 x 1 1/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1879 |
| Date | ca. 552 BC |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 552 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: promissory oath, Egibi archive?
Cuneiform tablet: promissory oath, Egibi archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: promissory oath, Egibi archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: promissory oath, Egibi archive dates to ca. 552 BC.
What material is Cuneiform tablet: promissory oath, Egibi archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: promissory oath, Egibi archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: promissory oath, Egibi archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: promissory oath, Egibi archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.