Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 482 B.C.Cuneiform tablet: temple account is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Achaemenid origin created in ca. 482 B.C. using clay measuring 1.75 x 2.37 x 1 in. (4.45 x 6.02 x 2.55 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 1.75 x 2.37 x 1 in. (4.45 x 6.02 x 2.55 cm) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Date | ca. 482 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Achaemenid culture, dating from the Achaemenid period. The estimated date range is 482 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cuneiform tablet: temple account?
Cuneiform tablet: temple account is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cuneiform tablet: temple account created?
Cuneiform tablet: temple account dates to ca. 482 B.C..
What material is Cuneiform tablet: temple account made from?
Cuneiform tablet: temple account is crafted from clay.
Is Cuneiform tablet: temple account in the public domain?
Cuneiform tablet: temple account is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026