Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Vesselsca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull is a ivory/bone-vessels of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 1.85 x 2.44 x 0.31 in. (4.7 x 6.2 x 0.79 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions1.85 x 2.44 x 0.31 in. (4.7 x 6.2 x 0.79 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1964
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull?

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull created?

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull made from?

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull is crafted from ivory.

Is Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull in the public domain?

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in relief with a striding bull is in the public domain and can be freely used.

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

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