Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Tablets-Inscribedca. 8th–5th century B.C.

Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi is a stone-tablets-inscribed of Babylonian (?) origin created in ca. 8th–5th century B.C. using stone measuring 2.95 x 4.02 x .91 in. (7.49 x 10.21 x 2.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumStone
Dimensions2.95 x 4.02 x .91 in. (7.49 x 10.21 x 2.3 cm)
ClassificationStone-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1956
Dateca. 8th–5th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian (?) culture, dating from the Neo-Babylonian (?) period. The estimated date range is 800 BC – 400 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi?

Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi created?

Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi dates to ca. 8th–5th century B.C..

What material is Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi made from?

Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi is crafted from stone.

Is Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi in the public domain?

Stone cuneiform tablet with building/dedicatory inscription of Nabû-balassu-iqbi 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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