Old Assyrian Trading Colony · Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony · ca. 18th century B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Vesselsca. 18th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Plate |
| Medium | Ivory |
| Dimensions | 1.75 x 0.88 in. (4.45 x 2.24 cm) |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Vessels |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1937 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Period | Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony |
| Date Range | 1800 BC – 1700 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Anatolia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323595