Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 385 or 339 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 385 or 339 B.C. using clay measuring 1.69 x 1.97 x .75 in. (4.3 x 5 x 2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.69 x 1.97 x .75 in. (4.3 x 5 x 2 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 385 or 339 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 385 BC – 339 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III?
Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III created?
Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III dates to ca. 385 or 339 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III made from?
Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III is in the public domain and can be freely used.