Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Vesselsca. 8th–7th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitlePlaque with falcon-headed Re wearing crown of Upper and Lower Egypt
MediumIvory
DimensionsH. 2 13/16 x W. 1 5/8 x D. 2 7/16 in. (7.1 x 4.1 x 6.2 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Vessels
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1960
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureAssyrian
PeriodNeo-Assyrian
Date Range800 BC – 600 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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