Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using ivory measuring 1.54 x 4.69 x 0.63 in. (3.91 x 11.91 x 1.6 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions1.54 x 4.69 x 0.63 in. (3.91 x 11.91 x 1.6 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
Dateca. 8th–7th 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 – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures?

Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures created?

Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..

What material is Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures made from?

Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures is crafted from ivory.

Is Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures in the public domain?

Cloisonne furniture plaques with the child Horus and vultures 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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