Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 18th century B.C.Furniture element: kneeling male figure is a ivory/bone-sculpture of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory, gold leaf measuring 2.36 x 1.04 x 1.14 in. (5.99 x 2.64 x 2.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory, gold leaf |
| Dimensions | 2.36 x 1.04 x 1.14 in. (5.99 x 2.64 x 2.9 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Sculpture |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1937 |
| 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: kneeling male figure?
Furniture element: kneeling male figure is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture element: kneeling male figure created?
Furniture element: kneeling male figure dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Furniture element: kneeling male figure made from?
Furniture element: kneeling male figure is crafted from ivory, gold leaf.
Is Furniture element: kneeling male figure in the public domain?
Furniture element: kneeling male figure is in the public domain and can be freely used.