Ancient 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
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 2.95 x 4.02 x .91 in. (7.49 x 10.21 x 2.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Tablets-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1956 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.