Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 18th century B.C.Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory (hippopotamus), gold foil measuring 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (9.8 x 4.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory (hippopotamus), gold foil |
| Dimensions | 3 7/8 x 1 7/8 in. (9.8 x 4.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1936 |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1800 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure?
Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure created?
Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure made from?
Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure is crafted from ivory (hippopotamus), gold foil.
Is Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure in the public domain?
Plaque fragment: kneeling lion-headed figure is in the public domain and can be freely used.