Incised furniture plaque with two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculptureca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Incised furniture plaque with two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree is a ivory/bone-sculpture of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 0.98 x 4.06 in. (2.49 x 10.31 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions0.98 x 4.06 in. (2.49 x 10.31 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Sculpture
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1957
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 two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree?

Incised furniture plaque with two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Incised furniture plaque with two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree created?

Incised furniture plaque with two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Incised furniture plaque with two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree made from?

Incised furniture plaque with two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree is crafted from ivory.

Is Incised furniture plaque with two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree in the public domain?

Incised furniture plaque with two ibexes flanking a stylized palmette tree 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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