Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. 2600–2500 B.C.Relief plaque with a banquet scene is a stone-reliefs of Sumerian origin created in ca. 2600–2500 B.C. using gypsum alabaster measuring 11 1/8 x 7 1/4 x 2 7/8 in. (28.3 x 18.5 x 7.4 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster |
| Dimensions | 11 1/8 x 7 1/4 x 2 7/8 in. (28.3 x 18.5 x 7.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1962 |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Sumerian culture, dating from the Early Dynastic IIIa period. The estimated date range is 2600 BC – 2500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Relief plaque with a banquet scene?
Relief plaque with a banquet scene is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Relief plaque with a banquet scene created?
Relief plaque with a banquet scene dates to ca. 2600–2500 B.C..
What material is Relief plaque with a banquet scene made from?
Relief plaque with a banquet scene is crafted from gypsum alabaster.
Is Relief plaque with a banquet scene in the public domain?
Relief plaque with a banquet scene is in the public domain and can be freely used.