Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Furniture plaque carved in relief with a male figure slaying a griffin |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | H. 4 1/8 x W. 4 11/16 x D. 7/16 in. (10.5 x 11.9 x 1.1 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325354