Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds is a glass-ornaments of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using glass measuring 0.67 x 0.67 in. (1.7 x 1.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGlass
Dimensions0.67 x 0.67 in. (1.7 x 1.7 cm)
ClassificationGlass-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
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 Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds?

Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds created?

Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds made from?

Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds is crafted from glass.

Is Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds in the public domain?

Inlays: white rosettes on blue backgrounds 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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