Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts
Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Reliefsca. 2000–1600 B.C.

Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts is a metalwork-reliefs of Babylonian origin created in ca. 2000–1600 B.C. using bronze measuring 3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (9.7 x 9.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumBronze
Dimensions3 7/8 x 3 7/8 in. (9.7 x 9.7 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, Friends of Inanna Gifts, 1998
Dateca. 2000–1600 B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Babylonian culture, dating from the Old Babylonian period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1600 BC.

Geography

Origin: Mesopotamia. Flag of Iraq

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts?

Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts created?

Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts dates to ca. 2000–1600 B.C..

What material is Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts made from?

Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts is crafted from bronze.

Is Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts in the public domain?

Plaque with a nude female between two bearded males wearing kilts 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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