Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 8th century B.C.Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 4.37 x 1.54 x 0.53 in. (11.1 x 3.91 x 1.35 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 4.37 x 1.54 x 0.53 in. (11.1 x 3.91 x 1.35 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 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 800 BC – 700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower?
Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower created?
Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower dates to ca. 8th century B.C..
What material is Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower made from?
Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower is crafted from ivory.
Is Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower in the public domain?
Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower is in the public domain and can be freely used.