Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 7th century B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 7th century B.C. using clay measuring 4.4 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions4.4 x 3.5 x 2.1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 3/8 x 7/8 in.)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 7th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 700 BC – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate?

Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate created?

Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate dates to ca. 7th century B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate made from?

Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: sale of real estate 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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