Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 8th century B.C.Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th century B.C. using ivory measuring H. 10 1/2 x W. 4 1/2 x Th. 5/16 in. (26.7 x 11.4 x 0.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | H. 10 1/2 x W. 4 1/2 x Th. 5/16 in. (26.7 x 11.4 x 0.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Date | ca. 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 800 BC – 700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above created?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above dates to ca. 8th century B.C..
What material is Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above made from?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above is crafted from ivory.
Is Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above in the public domain?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure grasping a tree; winged sun disc above is in the public domain and can be freely used.