Incised furniture plaque with a kneeling bull
Flag of IraqAncient 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

MediumIvory
Dimensions1.54 x 2.13 x 0.16 in. (3.91 x 5.41 x 0.41 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
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 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.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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