Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 2900–2350 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bead spreader |
| Medium | Shell |
| Dimensions | 0.24 x 0.31 x 0.87 in. (0.61 x 0.79 x 2.21 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2900–2350 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1959 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic |
| Date Range | 2900 BC – 2350 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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B
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IS
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IS
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A
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ID
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SF
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O
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324871