Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 494 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: slave hire contract, Egibi archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 494 B.C. using clay measuring 4.7 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 4.7 x 6.4 x 2.5 cm (1 7/8 x 2 1/2 x 1 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 494 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 494 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: slave hire contract, Egibi archive?
Cuneiform tablet: slave hire contract, Egibi archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: slave hire contract, Egibi archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: slave hire contract, Egibi archive dates to ca. 494 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: slave hire contract, Egibi archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: slave hire contract, Egibi archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: slave hire contract, Egibi archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: slave hire contract, Egibi archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.