Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Sculpture-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Openwork furniture plaque with the head of a feline |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 2.09 x 1.89 x 0.94 in. (5.31 x 4.8 x 2.39 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Sculpture-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325571