Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Palmette-shaped plaque |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 1 1/4 x 1 3/4 in. (3.2 x 4.3 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Reliefs |
| 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 325574