Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Vesselsca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth is a ivory/bone-vessels of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using ivory measuring H. 2 3/8 x W. 1 1/8 x D. 1 7/16 in. (5.9 x 2.8 x 3.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
DimensionsH. 2 3/8 x W. 1 1/8 x D. 1 7/16 in. (5.9 x 2.8 x 3.6 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1961
Dateca. 8th–7th 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 800 BC – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth?

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth 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 winged youth created?

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..

What material is Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth made from?

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth is crafted from ivory.

Is Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth in the public domain?

Champlevé furniture or cosmetic box plaque with a winged youth 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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