Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 9th–8th century B.C.Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion is a ivory/bone-sculpture of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring H. 3 3/4 x W. 3 x D. 2 3/4in. (9.5 x 7.6 x 6.9cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | H. 3 3/4 x W. 3 x D. 2 3/4in. (9.5 x 7.6 x 6.9cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 9th–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 900 BC – 700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion?
Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion created?
Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion made from?
Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion is crafted from ivory.
Is Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion in the public domain?
Furniture element carved in the round with the head of a roaring lion is in the public domain and can be freely used.