Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Vesselsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Cloisonné furniture or cosmetic box plaque with three frontal heads is a ivory/bone-vessels of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using ivory measuring 1.02 x 2.52 x 0.51 in. (2.59 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 1.02 x 2.52 x 0.51 in. (2.59 x 6.4 x 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cloisonné furniture or cosmetic box plaque with three frontal heads?
Cloisonné furniture or cosmetic box plaque with three frontal heads is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cloisonné furniture or cosmetic box plaque with three frontal heads created?
Cloisonné furniture or cosmetic box plaque with three frontal heads dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Cloisonné furniture or cosmetic box plaque with three frontal heads made from?
Cloisonné furniture or cosmetic box plaque with three frontal heads is crafted from ivory.
Is Cloisonné furniture or cosmetic box plaque with three frontal heads in the public domain?
Cloisonné furniture or cosmetic box plaque with three frontal heads is in the public domain and can be freely used.