Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring H. 4 x W. 2 1/2 x Th. 7/16 in. (10.1 x 6.3 x 1.1 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
DimensionsH. 4 x W. 2 1/2 x Th. 7/16 in. (10.1 x 6.3 x 1.1 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures created?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures made from?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures is crafted from ivory.

Is Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures in the public domain?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with a striding, ram-headed sphinx supported by two kneeling figures is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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