Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 385 or 339 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cuneiform tablet: record of barley for rent, from year 19 of the reign of Artaxerxes II or Artaxerxes III |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 385 or 339 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Achaemenid |
| Period | Achaemenid |
| Date Range | 385 BC – 339 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321918