Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure is a ivory/bone-reliefs-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 3.9 x 2.01 x 1.73 in. (9.91 x 5.11 x 4.39 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 3.9 x 2.01 x 1.73 in. (9.91 x 5.11 x 4.39 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1964 |
| 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: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure created?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure made from?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure is crafted from ivory.
Is Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure in the public domain?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a falcon-headed figure is in the public domain and can be freely used.