Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Reliefsca. 2000–1600 B.C.Plaque with two male figures supporting a roller is a metalwork-reliefs of Babylonian origin created in ca. 2000–1600 B.C. using bronze measuring 4 x 4 1/8 in. (10.2 x 10.5 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 4 x 4 1/8 in. (10.2 x 10.5 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Norbert Schimmel and Schimmel Foundation, Inc., Gifts and Rogers Fund, 1980 |
| Date | ca. 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. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Plaque with two male figures supporting a roller?
Plaque with two male figures supporting a roller is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Plaque with two male figures supporting a roller created?
Plaque with two male figures supporting a roller dates to ca. 2000–1600 B.C..
What material is Plaque with two male figures supporting a roller made from?
Plaque with two male figures supporting a roller is crafted from bronze.
Is Plaque with two male figures supporting a roller in the public domain?
Plaque with two male figures supporting a roller is in the public domain and can be freely used.