Ancient 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
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 1.38 x 1.65 x 0.2 in. (3.51 x 4.19 x 0.51 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1967 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.