Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn
Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribedca. mid 1st millennium B.C.

Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn is a clay-tablets-inscribed created in ca. mid 1st millennium B.C. using clay measuring 1 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 4 x 1.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumClay
Dimensions1 x 1 5/8 x 3/4 in. (2.5 x 4 x 1.8 cm)
ClassificationClay-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1886
Dateca. mid 1st millennium B.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn?

Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn created?

Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn dates to ca. mid 1st millennium B.C..

What material is Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn made from?

Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn is crafted from clay.

Is Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn in the public domain?

Fragment of a solid clay barrel cylinder inscribed with an unidentified hymn 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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