Ancient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 18th century B.C.Two dowels from a chair (?) is a ivory/bone-ornaments of Old Assyrian Trading Colony origin created in ca. 18th century B.C. using ivory — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Ivory |
| Classification | Ivory/Bone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. George D. Pratt, in memory of George D. Pratt, 1936 |
| Date | ca. 18th century B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Old Assyrian Trading Colony culture, dating from the Middle Bronze Age–Old Assyrian Trading Colony period. The estimated date range is 1800 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Anatolia. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Two dowels from a chair (?)?
Two dowels from a chair (?) is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Two dowels from a chair (?) created?
Two dowels from a chair (?) dates to ca. 18th century B.C..
What material is Two dowels from a chair (?) made from?
Two dowels from a chair (?) is crafted from ivory.
Is Two dowels from a chair (?) in the public domain?
Two dowels from a chair (?) is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026