Cloisonné furniture plaque with two sphinxes flanking a cartouche
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Cloisonné furniture plaque with two sphinxes flanking a cartouche is a ivory/bone-reliefs-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 2.05 x 6.18 x 0.28 in. (5.21 x 15.7 x 0.71 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions2.05 x 6.18 x 0.28 in. (5.21 x 15.7 x 0.71 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
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 two sphinxes flanking a cartouche?

Cloisonné furniture plaque with two sphinxes flanking a cartouche is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cloisonné furniture plaque with two sphinxes flanking a cartouche created?

Cloisonné furniture plaque with two sphinxes flanking a cartouche dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Cloisonné furniture plaque with two sphinxes flanking a cartouche made from?

Cloisonné furniture plaque with two sphinxes flanking a cartouche is crafted from ivory.

Is Cloisonné furniture plaque with two sphinxes flanking a cartouche in the public domain?

Cloisonné furniture plaque with two sphinxes flanking a cartouche 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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