Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket is a ivory/bone-reliefs-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 4.76 x 2.2 x 0.24 in. (12.09 x 5.59 x 0.61 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 4.76 x 2.2 x 0.24 in. (12.09 x 5.59 x 0.61 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| 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 Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket?
Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket created?
Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket made from?
Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket is crafted from ivory.
Is Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket in the public domain?
Openwork furniture plaque with a falcon-headed figure in a papyrus thicket is in the public domain and can be freely used.