Ancient Near Eastern ArtClay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressionsca. 7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Triangular label impressed with stamp seal: for grain loan |
| Medium | Clay |
| Dimensions | 5.1 x 3.5 x 1.9 cm (2 x 1 3/8 x 3/4 in.) |
| Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324617