Iron Age · ca. 3rd century B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 3rd century B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Bead |
| Medium | Agate |
| Dimensions | 0.06 x 0.45 x 1.3 in. (0.15 x 1.14 x 3.3 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1949 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Iron Age |
| Date Range | 300 BC – 200 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Indus region |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324072