Iran · Iron Age II · ca. 9th century B.C.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtCeramics-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBead
MediumCeramic
Dimensions0.79 in. (2.01 cm)
ClassificationCeramics-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 9th century B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1961
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
PeriodIron Age II
Date Range900 BC – 800 BC

Provenance

RegionIran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325292