Ancient 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
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 4.49 x 0.51 in. (11.4 x 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1958 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
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.