Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 575 B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 575 B.C. using clay measuring 1.37 x 1.87 x .75 in. (3.48 x 4.75 x 1.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions1.37 x 1.87 x .75 in. (3.48 x 4.75 x 1.8 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 575 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 575 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive?

Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive created?

Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive dates to ca. 575 B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive made from?

Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: record of silver for supplies, Ebabbar archive 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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