Neolithic · 7th–6th millennium B.C.

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

Artwork Details

TitleBead
MediumPyroxene
Dimensions0.12 x 0.35 x 0.37 in. (0.3 x 0.89 x 0.94 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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M
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P
ca. late 8th millennium B.C.Pestle
J
7th–6th millennium B.C.Jar
B
ca. late 8th millennium B.C.Bead
C
7th–6th millennium B.C.Celt
PO
6th–5th millennium B.C.Pendant or seal
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327158