Indus · Early Dynastic · ca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 2900–2350 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Bead |
| Medium | Carnelian |
| Dimensions | 0.31 x 0.59 x 0.75 in. (0.79 x 1.5 x 1.91 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indus |
| Period | Early Dynastic |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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O
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324872