Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Equestrianca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Horse frontlet carved in relief with a female figure flanked by lions |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 6.38 x 2.6 in. (16.21 x 6.6 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Equestrian |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325348