Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Implementsca. 8th century B.C.Mud impression of ivory handle 54.117.3 is a ceramics-implements of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th century B.C. using mud measuring 4.76 x 1.57 in. (12.09 x 3.99 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Mud |
| Dimensions | 4.76 x 1.57 in. (12.09 x 3.99 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1954 |
| Date | ca. 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 800 BC – 700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Mud impression of ivory handle 54.117.3?
Mud impression of ivory handle 54.117.3 is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Mud impression of ivory handle 54.117.3 created?
Mud impression of ivory handle 54.117.3 dates to ca. 8th century B.C..
What material is Mud impression of ivory handle 54.117.3 made from?
Mud impression of ivory handle 54.117.3 is crafted from mud.
Is Mud impression of ivory handle 54.117.3 in the public domain?
Mud impression of ivory handle 54.117.3 is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026