Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Furniture plaque carved in relief with a “woman at the window” |
| Medium | Ivory, glass |
| Dimensions | H. 2 1/2 x W. 1 3/4 x Th. 1/2 in. (6.4 x 4.5 x 1.2 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324695