Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Beads |
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | 0.35 x 0.28 x 0.51 in. (0.89 x 0.71 x 1.3 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1978 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 100 BC – 100 |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326475