Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx is a ivory/bone-reliefs-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 4.12 x 4.5 in. (10.46 x 11.43 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 4.12 x 4.5 in. (10.46 x 11.43 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1957 |
| 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: Syria. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx?
Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx created?
Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx made from?
Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx is crafted from ivory.
Is Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx in the public domain?
Openwork furniture plaque with head of a sphinx is in the public domain and can be freely used.