Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 18th century B.C.Furniture support: lion's leg is a ivory/bone-sculpture of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory (hippopotamus) measuring 5.59 x 2.32 in. (14.2 x 5.89 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory (hippopotamus) |
| Dimensions | 5.59 x 2.32 in. (14.2 x 5.89 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Sculpture |
| 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 support: lion's leg?
Furniture support: lion's leg is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Furniture support: lion's leg created?
Furniture support: lion's leg dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Furniture support: lion's leg made from?
Furniture support: lion's leg is crafted from ivory (hippopotamus).
Is Furniture support: lion's leg in the public domain?
Furniture support: lion's leg is in the public domain and can be freely used.