Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg is a ivory/bone-sculpture of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 9.53 x 2.95 x 1.89 in. (24.21 x 7.49 x 4.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions9.53 x 2.95 x 1.89 in. (24.21 x 7.49 x 4.8 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Dateca. 9th–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 900 BC – 700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg?

Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg created?

Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg made from?

Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg is crafted from ivory.

Is Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg in the public domain?

Furniture support carved in the round with a lion's hind leg 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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