Neolithic · 7th–6th millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornaments7th–6th millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Bead |
| Medium | Anorthite |
| Dimensions | 0.17 x 0.8 x 0.8 in. (0.43 x 2.03 x 2.03 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 7th–6th millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Neolithic |
| Date Range | 7000 BC – 5000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327154