Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using ivory measuring 4.49 x 0.51 in. (11.4 x 1.3 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions4.49 x 0.51 in. (11.4 x 1.3 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1958
Dateca. 8th–7th 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 – 600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth?

Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth created?

Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..

What material is Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth made from?

Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth is crafted from ivory.

Is Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth in the public domain?

Openwork furniture plaque with a male youth 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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