Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleBead spreader
MediumGlass, Egyptian blue (?)
Dimensions0.87 x 1.06 in. (2.21 x 2.69 cm)
ClassificationGlass-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 9th century B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1961
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
PeriodIron Age II
Date Range900 BC – 800 BC

Provenance

RegionIran

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ca. 9th century B.C.Bead
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads

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ca. 9th century B.C.Pendant
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Stud
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325280