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Period130 works2000 BC – 1000 BCOld Babylonian is a historical period encompassing 130 works in The Met collection, dated 2000 BC – 1000 BC. Works from this period are predominantly classified within the Ancient Near Eastern Art department.
Collection Overview
| Total Works | 130 |
| Top Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Top Classification | Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal Impressions |
| Date Range | 2000 BC – 1000 BC |
Notable Works
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet case impressed with four cylinder seals…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal impression…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: docket
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: harvester…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: loan of…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: receipt of…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with cylinder seal: tax receipt
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with three cylinder seals…
Clay-Tablets-Inscribed-Seal ImpressionsCuneiform tablet impressed with two cylinder seals: loan of…
Frequently Asked Questions
How many works by Old Babylonian are in The Met?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art holds 130 works related to Old Babylonian.
What is the date range of Old Babylonian?
Works associated with Old Babylonian span from 2000 BC – 1000 BC.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026