Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Plaque fragments with a bearded male dignitary carrying a young goat |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 3.5 x 1.3 x 0.43 in. (8.89 x 3.3 x 1.09 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1965 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment with an incised ostrich
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Panel fragment
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ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
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ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
PF
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
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ca. 9th century B.C.Harness or bridle fitting (?)
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ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
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ca. 9th century B.C.Bell
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Breastplate
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ca. 9th century B.C.Ornament
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ca. 9th century B.C.Wall plaque with knob
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ca. 9th century B.C.Stamp seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325733