Relief: woman seated at a table
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

MediumBasalt
Dimensions22 × 20 × 3 3/4 in., 78 lb. (55.9 × 50.8 × 9.5 cm)
ClassificationStone-Reliefs
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, 1891
Dateca. 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

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