Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork furniture plaque with a grazing oryx in a forest of fronds is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 5 x 4.69 x 0.43 in. (12.7 x 11.91 x 1.09 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 5 x 4.69 x 0.43 in. (12.7 x 11.91 x 1.09 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1958 |
| 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 grazing oryx in a forest of fronds?
Openwork furniture plaque with a grazing oryx in a forest of fronds is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Openwork furniture plaque with a grazing oryx in a forest of fronds created?
Openwork furniture plaque with a grazing oryx in a forest of fronds dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Openwork furniture plaque with a grazing oryx in a forest of fronds made from?
Openwork furniture plaque with a grazing oryx in a forest of fronds is crafted from ivory.
Is Openwork furniture plaque with a grazing oryx in a forest of fronds in the public domain?
Openwork furniture plaque with a grazing oryx in a forest of fronds is in the public domain and can be freely used.