Sasanian · Sasanian · ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleBead
MediumGlass
DimensionsH. 1.7 cm x W. 1.6 cm x D. .8 cm
ClassificationGlass-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 3rd–7th century A.D.
Credit LineRogers Fund, 1934
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSasanian
PeriodSasanian
Date Range200 – 699

Provenance

RegionIran

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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead
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ca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Bead

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 323078