Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Incised furniture plaque with a frieze of lotus blossoms and buds is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory, paint traces measuring 1.26 x 6.73 x 0.16 in. (3.2 x 17.09 x 0.41 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory, paint traces |
| Dimensions | 1.26 x 6.73 x 0.16 in. (3.2 x 17.09 x 0.41 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1967 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Incised furniture plaque with a frieze of lotus blossoms and buds?
Incised furniture plaque with a frieze of lotus blossoms and buds is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Incised furniture plaque with a frieze of lotus blossoms and buds created?
Incised furniture plaque with a frieze of lotus blossoms and buds dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Incised furniture plaque with a frieze of lotus blossoms and buds made from?
Incised furniture plaque with a frieze of lotus blossoms and buds is crafted from ivory, paint traces.
Is Incised furniture plaque with a frieze of lotus blossoms and buds in the public domain?
Incised furniture plaque with a frieze of lotus blossoms and buds is in the public domain and can be freely used.