Middle Bronze Age · ca. early 2nd millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. early 2nd millennium B.C.
Bead is a stone-ornaments created in ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. using marble (calcium carbonate) (?) measuring 0.47 in. (1.19 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Marble (calcium carbonate) (?) |
| Dimensions | 0.47 in. (1.19 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1972 |
| Date | ca. early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Middle Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2000 BC – 1600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bead?
Bead is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bead created?
Bead dates to ca. early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Bead made from?
Bead is crafted from marble (calcium carbonate) (?).
Is Bead in the public domain?
Bead is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026