Iran · Iron Age II · ca. 9th century B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bead |
| Medium | Ceramic |
| Dimensions | 0.71 in. (1.8 cm) |
| Classification | Ceramics-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325285