Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 1000 B.C.
Beads is a stone-ornaments created in ca. 1000 B.C. using feldspar, steatite measuring 20 in. (50.8 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Feldspar, steatite |
| Dimensions | 20 in. (50.8 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness, 1940 |
| Date | ca. 1000 B.C. |
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Beads?
Beads is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Beads created?
Beads dates to ca. 1000 B.C..
What material is Beads made from?
Beads is crafted from feldspar, steatite.
Is Beads in the public domain?
Beads is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026