Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Reliefsca. early 1st millennium B.C.
Relief: woman seated at a table is a stone-reliefs created in ca. early 1st millennium B.C. using basalt measuring 22 × 20 × 3 3/4 in., 78 lb. (55.9 × 50.8 × 9.5 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Basalt |
| Dimensions | 22 × 20 × 3 3/4 in., 78 lb. (55.9 × 50.8 × 9.5 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Reliefs |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1891 |
| Date | ca. early 1st millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Neo-Hittite period. The estimated date range is 900 BC – 600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Relief: woman seated at a table?
Relief: woman seated at a table is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Relief: woman seated at a table created?
Relief: woman seated at a table dates to ca. early 1st millennium B.C..
What material is Relief: woman seated at a table made from?
Relief: woman seated at a table is crafted from basalt.
Is Relief: woman seated at a table in the public domain?
Relief: woman seated at a table is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026