Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Openwork plaque with a sphinx at a tree is a ivory/bone-ornaments of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 5.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in. (13.79 x 7.8 x 0.89 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 5.43 x 3.07 x 0.35 in. (13.79 x 7.8 x 0.89 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1952 |
| 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: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Openwork plaque with a sphinx at a tree?
Openwork plaque with a sphinx at a tree is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Openwork plaque with a sphinx at a tree created?
Openwork plaque with a sphinx at a tree dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Openwork plaque with a sphinx at a tree made from?
Openwork plaque with a sphinx at a tree is crafted from ivory.
Is Openwork plaque with a sphinx at a tree in the public domain?
Openwork plaque with a sphinx at a tree is in the public domain and can be freely used.