Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 9th–8th century BCArtwork Details
| Title | Openwork furniture plaque with two sphinxes |
| Medium | Ivory, gold foil |
| Dimensions | H. 2 1/2 x L. 4 1/4 in. (6.4 x 10.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th–8th century BC |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324687