Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Bead spreaders |
| Medium | Glass, Egyptian Blue, glazed and/or burned |
| Dimensions | 3.54 in. (8.99 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 9th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Mrs. Constantine Sidamon-Eristoff Gift, 1961 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Iron Age II |
| Date Range | 900 BC – 800 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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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.Beads
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ca. 9th century B.C.Boss
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ca. 9th century B.C.Beads
Other works from the Iron Age II period
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ca. 9th century B.C.Loop
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ca. 9th century B.C.Wall plaque with knob
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ca. 10th–9th century B.C.Bridge-spouted pitcher
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ca. 9th century B.C.Ferrule (?)
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ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
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ca. 9th century B.C.Handle
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ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque
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ca. 9th century B.C.Bowl
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325324