Furniture element with a monkey
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 18th century B.C.

Furniture element with a monkey is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory measuring 1.02 x 0.71 in. (2.59 x 1.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions1.02 x 0.71 in. (2.59 x 1.8 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1936
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Furniture element with a monkey?

Furniture element with a monkey is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Furniture element with a monkey created?

Furniture element with a monkey dates to ca. 18th century B.C..

What material is Furniture element with a monkey made from?

Furniture element with a monkey is crafted from ivory.

Is Furniture element with a monkey in the public domain?

Furniture element with a monkey is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

Related