Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 2.28 x 1.26 x 0.28 in. (5.79 x 3.2 x 0.71 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions2.28 x 1.26 x 0.28 in. (5.79 x 3.2 x 0.71 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1960
Dateca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze?

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze created?

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze made from?

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze is crafted from ivory.

Is Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze in the public domain?

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a griffin and a floral frieze 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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