Neolithic · ca. late 8th millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. late 8th millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Bead |
| Medium | Chrysoprase |
| Dimensions | 0.31 x 1.01 x 0.63 in. (0.79 x 2.57 x 1.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 8th millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Neolithic |
| Date Range | 7250 BC – 7000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327175