Neolithic · 7th–6th millennium B.C.

Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornaments7th–6th millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBead
MediumChalcedony
Dimensions0.29 x 0.58 x 0.83 in. (0.74 x 1.47 x 2.11 cm)
ClassificationStone-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Date7th–6th millennium B.C.
Credit LineGift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1985
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

PeriodNeolithic
Date Range7000 BC – 5000 BC

Provenance

RegionSyria

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ca. late 8th millennium B.C.Bead
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327148