Plaque with tiger is a stone-reliefs of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using steatite or chlorite, gold foil measuring 1.46 x 1.46 in. (3.71 x 3.71 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Steatite or chlorite, gold foil |
| Dimensions | 1.46 x 1.46 in. (3.71 x 3.71 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Norbert Schimmel Trust, 1989 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2250 BC – 1750 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Plaque with tiger?
Plaque with tiger is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Plaque with tiger created?
Plaque with tiger dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Plaque with tiger made from?
Plaque with tiger is crafted from steatite or chlorite, gold foil.
Is Plaque with tiger in the public domain?
Plaque with tiger is in the public domain and can be freely used.