Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 626–539 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: purchase of a house is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 626–539 B.C. using clay measuring 4.5 x 4.9 x 3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 7/8 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 | 4.5 x 4.9 x 3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1 1/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 626–539 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 626 BC – 539 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: purchase of a house?
Cuneiform tablet: purchase of a house is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: purchase of a house created?
Cuneiform tablet: purchase of a house dates to ca. 626–539 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: purchase of a house made from?
Cuneiform tablet: purchase of a house is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: purchase of a house in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: purchase of a house is in the public domain and can be freely used.