Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 1st century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Cylindrical bead |
| Medium | Glass, gold, lapis lazuli (?) |
| Dimensions | 0.84 in. (2.13 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 1st century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1974 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Parthian |
| Period | Parthian |
| Date Range | 100 BC – 1 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 326159