Sasanian or Islamic · Sasanian–early Islamic · ca. 6th–8th century A.D.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 6th–8th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Bead |
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | Diam. 2.6 cm spherical |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 6th–8th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian or Islamic |
| Period | Sasanian–early Islamic |
| Date Range | 6 AD |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322794