Parthian · Parthian · ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.

Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtIvory/Bone-Ornamentsca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.

Artwork Details

TitleBead
MediumBone
Dimensions1.34 in. (3.4 cm)
ClassificationIvory/Bone-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.
Credit LinePurchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1978
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureParthian
PeriodParthian
Date Range1 BC

Provenance

RegionIran

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326468