Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. 1st century B.C.–1st century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Beads |
| Medium | Stone |
| Dimensions | 0.47 x 0.16 x 0.31 in. (1.19 x 0.41 x 0.79 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-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 | 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326478