Panel with a youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 8th century B.C.

Panel with a youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 9.8 x 3.62 in. (24.89 x 9.19 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions9.8 x 3.62 in. (24.89 x 9.19 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
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 youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above?

Panel with a youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Panel with a youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above created?

Panel with a youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above dates to ca. 8th century B.C..

What material is Panel with a youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above made from?

Panel with a youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above is crafted from ivory.

Is Panel with a youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above in the public domain?

Panel with a youth grasping a tree; winged sun disc above 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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