Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 8th century B.C.

Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 9.84 x 2.32 x 0.39 in. (24.99 x 5.89 x 0.99 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions9.84 x 2.32 x 0.39 in. (24.99 x 5.89 x 0.99 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
Dateca. 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 800 BC – 700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette created?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette dates to ca. 8th century B.C..

What material is Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette made from?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette is crafted from ivory.

Is Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette in the public domain?

Furniture plaque carved in relief with volutes and palmette 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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