Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 18th century B.C.Furniture plaque: hawk is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory measuring 4.41 x 2.28 x 3.82 in. (11.2 x 5.79 x 9.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 4.41 x 2.28 x 3.82 in. (11.2 x 5.79 x 9.7 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1937 |
| 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: hawk?
Furniture plaque: hawk is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture plaque: hawk created?
Furniture plaque: hawk dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Furniture plaque: hawk made from?
Furniture plaque: hawk is crafted from ivory.
Is Furniture plaque: hawk in the public domain?
Furniture plaque: hawk is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026