Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree” is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory, gold measuring 3.13 x 1.83 in. (7.95 x 4.65 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory, gold |
| Dimensions | 3.13 x 1.83 in. (7.95 x 4.65 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| 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 with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree”?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree” is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree” created?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree” dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree” made from?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree” is crafted from ivory, gold.
Is Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree” in the public domain?
Furniture plaque carved in relief with a winged female figure and a “sacred tree” is in the public domain and can be freely used.