Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?)
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. 2nd–1st century B.C.

Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?) is a clay-tablets-inscribed of Seleucid or Parthian origin created in ca. 2nd–1st century B.C. using clay measuring 2 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. (6.2 x 7 x 2.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions2 1/2 x 2 3/4 x 1 in. (6.2 x 7 x 2.6 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. 2nd–1st century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Seleucid or Parthian culture, dating from the Seleucid or Parthian period. The estimated date range is 200 BC – 1 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?)?

Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?) created?

Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?) dates to ca. 2nd–1st century B.C..

What material is Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?) made from?

Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?) is crafted from clay.

Is Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?) in the public domain?

Cuneiform tablet: unidentified balag, to Innnin/Ishtar (?) 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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