Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 558 BCCuneiform tablet: quittance, Egibi archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 558 BC using clay measuring 4.1 x 5.7 x 2.2 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 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 5.7 x 2.2 cm (1 5/8 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1879 |
| Date | ca. 558 BC |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 558 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: quittance, Egibi archive?
Cuneiform tablet: quittance, Egibi archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: quittance, Egibi archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: quittance, Egibi archive dates to ca. 558 BC.
What material is Cuneiform tablet: quittance, Egibi archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: quittance, Egibi archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: quittance, Egibi archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: quittance, Egibi archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.