Ancient 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
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 2.05 x 6.18 x 0.28 in. (5.21 x 15.7 x 0.71 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| 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 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.