Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Fan or fly-whisk handle in the form of four female figures |
| Medium | Ivory, gold leaf |
| Dimensions | 3.9 in. (9.91 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1952 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324199