Foreign groom in a tributary procession
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 721–705 B.C.

Foreign groom in a tributary procession is a stone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 721–705 B.C. using gypsum alabaster measuring 19 1/4 x 31 in. (48.9 x 78.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGypsum alabaster
Dimensions19 1/4 x 31 in. (48.9 x 78.7 cm)
ClassificationStone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of John D. Rockefeller Jr., 1933
Dateca. 721–705 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Assyrian culture, dating from the Neo-Assyrian period. The estimated date range is 721 BC – 705 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Foreign groom in a tributary procession?

Foreign groom in a tributary procession is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Foreign groom in a tributary procession created?

Foreign groom in a tributary procession dates to ca. 721–705 B.C..

What material is Foreign groom in a tributary procession made from?

Foreign groom in a tributary procession is crafted from gypsum alabaster.

Is Foreign groom in a tributary procession in the public domain?

Foreign groom in a tributary procession 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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