Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 18th century B.C.Furniture element: bull-man with Hathor-style curls is a ivory/bone-sculpture of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory (hippopotamus) measuring 2.17 x 0.98 in. (5.51 x 2.49 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory (hippopotamus) |
| Dimensions | 2.17 x 0.98 in. (5.51 x 2.49 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1936 |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1800 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Furniture element: bull-man with Hathor-style curls?
Furniture element: bull-man with Hathor-style curls is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture element: bull-man with Hathor-style curls created?
Furniture element: bull-man with Hathor-style curls dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Furniture element: bull-man with Hathor-style curls made from?
Furniture element: bull-man with Hathor-style curls is crafted from ivory (hippopotamus).
Is Furniture element: bull-man with Hathor-style curls in the public domain?
Furniture element: bull-man with Hathor-style curls is in the public domain and can be freely used.