Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 1.38 x 1.65 x 0.2 in. (3.51 x 4.19 x 0.51 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions1.38 x 1.65 x 0.2 in. (3.51 x 4.19 x 0.51 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineHarris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1967
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 Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword?

Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword created?

Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword made from?

Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword is crafted from ivory.

Is Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword in the public domain?

Cloisonné furniture plaque with a figure holding a sword 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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