Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th–8th century B.C.Plaque fragment with a monkey and a locust between a winged figure and ram-headed figures is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 9th–8th century B.C. using ivory measuring 2.01 x 2.95 x 0.35 in. (5.11 x 7.49 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 | 2.01 x 2.95 x 0.35 in. (5.11 x 7.49 x 0.89 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1967 |
| 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 Plaque fragment with a monkey and a locust between a winged figure and ram-headed figures?
Plaque fragment with a monkey and a locust between a winged figure and ram-headed figures is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Plaque fragment with a monkey and a locust between a winged figure and ram-headed figures created?
Plaque fragment with a monkey and a locust between a winged figure and ram-headed figures dates to ca. 9th–8th century B.C..
What material is Plaque fragment with a monkey and a locust between a winged figure and ram-headed figures made from?
Plaque fragment with a monkey and a locust between a winged figure and ram-headed figures is crafted from ivory.
Is Plaque fragment with a monkey and a locust between a winged figure and ram-headed figures in the public domain?
Plaque fragment with a monkey and a locust between a winged figure and ram-headed figures is in the public domain and can be freely used.