Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in the round with striding bull
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in the round with striding bull is a ivory/bone-sculpture of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using ivory, gold foil measuring 2.89 x 1.46 x 0.94 in. (7.34 x 3.71 x 2.39 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory, gold foil
Dimensions2.89 x 1.46 x 0.94 in. (7.34 x 3.71 x 2.39 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1954
Dateca. 8th–7th 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 800 BC – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in the round with striding bull?

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in the round with 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 the round with striding bull created?

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in the round with striding bull dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..

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

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in the round with striding bull is crafted from ivory, gold foil.

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

Furniture or cosmetic box plaque carved in the round with 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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