Neolithic · 7th–6th millennium B.C.

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

Artwork Details

TitleBead
MediumChlorite
Dimensions1.38 x 0.43 x 0.67 in. (3.51 x 1.09 x 1.7 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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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327156