Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Reliefsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Plaque with a youth in an Egyptian double crown fighting a lion is a ivory/bone-reliefs of Assyrian origin created in ca. 8th–7th century B.C. using ivory measuring 3.23 x 3.43 x 0.24 in. (8.2 x 8.71 x 0.61 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 3.23 x 3.43 x 0.24 in. (8.2 x 8.71 x 0.61 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1967 |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th 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 800 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Plaque with a youth in an Egyptian double crown fighting a lion?
Plaque with a youth in an Egyptian double crown fighting a lion is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Plaque with a youth in an Egyptian double crown fighting a lion created?
Plaque with a youth in an Egyptian double crown fighting a lion dates to ca. 8th–7th century B.C..
What material is Plaque with a youth in an Egyptian double crown fighting a lion made from?
Plaque with a youth in an Egyptian double crown fighting a lion is crafted from ivory.
Is Plaque with a youth in an Egyptian double crown fighting a lion in the public domain?
Plaque with a youth in an Egyptian double crown fighting a lion is in the public domain and can be freely used.