Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster  possibly with scorpion tail
Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 9th century B.C.

Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster possibly with scorpion tail is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Iran origin created in ca. 9th century B.C. using ivory measuring 1.34 x 1.89 x 0.25 in. (3.4 x 4.8 x 0.64 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory
Dimensions1.34 x 1.89 x 0.25 in. (3.4 x 4.8 x 0.64 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1965
Dateca. 9th century B.C.

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the Iran culture, dating from the Iron Age II period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 800 BC.

Geography

Origin: Iran. Flag of Iran

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster possibly with scorpion tail?

Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster possibly with scorpion tail is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster possibly with scorpion tail created?

Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster possibly with scorpion tail dates to ca. 9th century B.C..

What material is Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster possibly with scorpion tail made from?

Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster possibly with scorpion tail is crafted from ivory.

Is Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster possibly with scorpion tail in the public domain?

Plaque with a seated, winged leonine monster possibly with scorpion tail 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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