Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cloisonne furniture plaque with an infant on a lotus flower |
| 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 |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324936