Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 3.25 x 3.12 in. (8.26 x 7.92 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324692