Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 18th century B.C.Furniture element: human head is a ivory/bone-sculpture of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory (hippoptamus) measuring 0.67 x 0.75 x 0.79 in. (1.7 x 1.91 x 2.01 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory (hippoptamus) |
| Dimensions | 0.67 x 0.75 x 0.79 in. (1.7 x 1.91 x 2.01 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: human head?
Furniture element: human head is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture element: human head created?
Furniture element: human head dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Furniture element: human head made from?
Furniture element: human head is crafted from ivory (hippoptamus).
Is Furniture element: human head in the public domain?
Furniture element: human head is in the public domain and can be freely used.