Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 13th century B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 13th century B.C. using clay measuring 5.1 x 5.8 x 2.1 cm (2 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

MediumClay
Dimensions5.1 x 5.8 x 2.1 cm (2 x 2 1/4 x 7/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Dateca. 13th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Middle Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 1300 BC – 1200 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations?

Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations created?

Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations dates to ca. 13th century B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations made from?

Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: record of barley allocations is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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