Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 18th century B.C.Furniture plaque: deer is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory (hippopotamus) measuring 1.5 x 2.5 x 1.44 in. (3.81 x 6.35 x 3.66 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory (hippopotamus) |
| Dimensions | 1.5 x 2.5 x 1.44 in. (3.81 x 6.35 x 3.66 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1936 |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1800 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Furniture plaque: deer?
Furniture plaque: deer is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture plaque: deer created?
Furniture plaque: deer dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Furniture plaque: deer made from?
Furniture plaque: deer is crafted from ivory (hippopotamus).
Is Furniture plaque: deer in the public domain?
Furniture plaque: deer is in the public domain and can be freely used.