Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 7th–6th century B.C.Cuneiform tablet: receipt of silver for a wash-bowl is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 7th–6th century B.C. using clay measuring 1.12 x 1.5 x .63 in. (2.84 x 3.81 x 1.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.12 x 1.5 x .63 in. (2.84 x 3.81 x 1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 7th–6th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: receipt of silver for a wash-bowl?
Cuneiform tablet: receipt of silver for a wash-bowl is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: receipt of silver for a wash-bowl created?
Cuneiform tablet: receipt of silver for a wash-bowl dates to ca. 7th–6th century B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: receipt of silver for a wash-bowl made from?
Cuneiform tablet: receipt of silver for a wash-bowl is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: receipt of silver for a wash-bowl in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: receipt of silver for a wash-bowl is in the public domain and can be freely used.