Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 632 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 632 B.C. using clay measuring 4.9 x 5.4 x 2.3 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 7/8 in.) โ€” now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions4.9 x 5.4 x 2.3 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/8 x 7/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 632 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 632 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard?

Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard created?

Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard dates to ca. 632 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard made from?

Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: purchase of date-palm orchard is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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