Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower is a ivory/bone-reliefs-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 3.25 x 3.12 in. (8.26 x 7.92 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| 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 |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1957 |
| Date | ca. 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: Syria. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower?
Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower created?
Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower made from?
Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower is crafted from ivory.
Is Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower in the public domain?
Furniture plaque carved in relief showing two winged, male figures flanking an infant on a lotus flower is in the public domain and can be freely used.