Panel with a tree pattern
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 8th century B.C.

Panel with a tree pattern is a ivory/bone-reliefs-inscribed of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th century B.C. using ivory, wood (modern) measuring 13 7/8 x 19 5/8 in. (35.2 x 49.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory, wood (modern)
Dimensions13 7/8 x 19 5/8 in. (35.2 x 49.8 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1959
Dateca. 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 800 BC – 700 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Panel with a tree pattern?

Panel with a tree pattern is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Panel with a tree pattern created?

Panel with a tree pattern dates to ca. 8th century B.C..

What material is Panel with a tree pattern made from?

Panel with a tree pattern is crafted from ivory, wood (modern).

Is Panel with a tree pattern in the public domain?

Panel with a tree pattern 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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