Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculpture-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.

Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline is a ivory/bone-sculpture-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 2.09 x 1.89 x 0.94 in. (5.31 x 4.8 x 2.39 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions2.09 x 1.89 x 0.94 in. (5.31 x 4.8 x 2.39 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Sculpture-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1962
Dateca. 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. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline?

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

When was Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline created?

Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..

What material is Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline made from?

Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline is crafted from ivory.

Is Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline in the public domain?

Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline 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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