Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2600–2500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Beads |
| Medium | Gold, lapis lazuli, carnelian |
| Dimensions | 6 11/16 in. (17 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic IIIa |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 2500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
More metalwork-ornaments from the Sumerian tradition
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pin
R
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Ring
H
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Headdress
BH
ca. 2600–2350 B.C.Bull's head ornament for a lyre
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
E
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Earring
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbons
Other works from the Early Dynastic IIIa period
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pendant
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbons
SF
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Standing female worshiper
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Bowl
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pin
B
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Blade
SS
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Scallop shell
E
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Earring
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322912