Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Tablets-Inscribedca. 883–859 B.C.

Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II is a stone-tablets-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 883–859 B.C. using gypsum alabaster measuring 26 1/2 × 17 × 1 1/4 in., 82 lb. (67.3 × 43.2 × 3.2 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGypsum alabaster
Dimensions26 1/2 × 17 × 1 1/4 in., 82 lb. (67.3 × 43.2 × 3.2 cm)
ClassificationStone-Tablets-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1958
Dateca. 883–859 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 883 BC – 859 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II?

Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II created?

Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II dates to ca. 883–859 B.C..

What material is Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II made from?

Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II is crafted from gypsum alabaster.

Is Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II in the public domain?

Stone cuneiform tablet with inscription of Ashurnasirpal II 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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