Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Furniture plaque carved in relief with warrior holding lotuses |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 11.38 x 2.72 x 0.2 in. (28.91 x 6.91 x 0.51 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324927