Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Incised furniture plaque with a kneeling bull is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 1.54 x 2.13 x 0.16 in. (3.91 x 5.41 x 0.41 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 1.54 x 2.13 x 0.16 in. (3.91 x 5.41 x 0.41 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| 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 kneeling bull?
Incised furniture plaque with a kneeling bull is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Incised furniture plaque with a kneeling bull created?
Incised furniture plaque with a kneeling bull dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Incised furniture plaque with a kneeling bull made from?
Incised furniture plaque with a kneeling bull is crafted from ivory.
Is Incised furniture plaque with a kneeling bull in the public domain?
Incised furniture plaque with a kneeling bull is in the public domain and can be freely used.