Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 8th century B.C.

Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis is a ivory/bone-ornaments of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 3.86 x 5.71 x 7.4 in. (9.8 x 14.5 x 18.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions3.86 x 5.71 x 7.4 in. (9.8 x 14.5 x 18.8 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1960
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis?

Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis created?

Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis dates to ca. 8th century B.C..

What material is Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis made from?

Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis is crafted from ivory.

Is Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis in the public domain?

Decorative frieze, perhaps from furniture or pyxis 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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