Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti
Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Reliefs-Inscribedca. 713–679 B.C.

Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti is a metalwork-reliefs-inscribed of Urartian origin created in ca. 713–679 B.C. using bronze measuring 2.72 x 6 in. (6.91 x 15.24 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBronze
Dimensions2.72 x 6 in. (6.91 x 15.24 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Reliefs-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1976
Dateca. 713–679 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Urartian culture, dating from the Iron Age III period. The estimated date range is 713 BC – 679 BC.

Geography

Origin: Urartu.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti?

Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti created?

Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti dates to ca. 713–679 B.C..

What material is Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti made from?

Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti is crafted from bronze.

Is Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti in the public domain?

Plaque fragment with chariot scenes inscribed with the Urartian royal name Argishti 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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