Ancient Near Eastern ArtFaience-Ornamentsca. 9th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Beads |
| Medium | Faience, Egyptian Blue |
| Dimensions | 12.99 in. (32.99 cm) |
| Classification | Faience-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 |
More faience-ornaments from the Iran tradition
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ca. 9th century B.C.Necklace
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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.Bead
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1st millennium B.C.Ornament
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ca. 9th century B.C.Necklace
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ca. 9th century B.C.Pendant in the form of a duck
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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.Pair of bird-shaped handles
PF
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
PF
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
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ca. 8th–7th century B.C.Bead
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ca. 9th century B.C.Unidentified object
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ca. 9th century B.C.Mace head
PF
ca. 9th century B.C.Plaque fragment
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ca. 9th century B.C.Spouted jar
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325322