Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–7th century B.C.

Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–7th century B.C. using ivory measuring 3 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (8.4 x 19.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions3 1/4 x 7 3/4 in. (8.4 x 19.7 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1961
Dateca. 9th–7th 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 – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives created?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives dates to ca. 9th–7th century B.C..

What material is Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives made from?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives is crafted from ivory.

Is Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives in the public domain?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with two falcon-headed sphinxes trampling captives 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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