Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 547 BCCuneiform tablet: slave sale, Egibi archive is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian origin created in ca. 547 BC using clay measuring 5.1 x 6.8 x 2.4 cm (2 x 2 5/8 x 1 in.) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 6.8 x 2.4 cm (2 x 2 5/8 x 1 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 547 BC |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 547 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: slave sale, Egibi archive?
Cuneiform tablet: slave sale, Egibi archive is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: slave sale, Egibi archive created?
Cuneiform tablet: slave sale, Egibi archive dates to ca. 547 BC.
What material is Cuneiform tablet: slave sale, Egibi archive made from?
Cuneiform tablet: slave sale, Egibi archive is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: slave sale, Egibi archive in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: slave sale, Egibi archive is in the public domain and can be freely used.