Relief of a child
Unknown Artist
Medium
Bone
Dimensions
1 5/8 × 11/16 × 3 5/16 in. (4.2 × 1.7 × 8.5 cm)
Classification
Miscellaneous-Bone, Ivory
Department
Greek and Roman Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1912
Accession Number
12.229.23c
Tags
About this artwork
This bone from -7000–330 represents the artistic and cultural achievements of its period. Works of this type demonstrate the technical skills and cultural values of their creators, serving important functions within their original contexts. This example showcases period craftsmanship and aesthetic sensibilities, offering insights into historical artistic practices. Its survival allows modern viewers to engage with past visual cultures and appreciate the continuity of human creativity across time...