Asian ArtGoldca. 1st–2nd century

印度或大夏(约公元1-2世纪) 金饰件一组|Six Beads with Granulated Decoration is a gold of India or Bactria origin created in ca. 1st–2nd century using gold with granulation measuring a (11810): L. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 3/8 in. (1 cm) b… — now part of the Asian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumGold with granulation
Dimensionsa (11810): L. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Diam. 3/8 in. (1 cm) b (11811): Diam. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm): Th. 5/16 in. (0.8 cm) c (11813): Diam. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm) d-f (11814; 1-3), each: Diam. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm)
ClassificationGold
DepartmentAsian Art
Credit LineLent by Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Museum
Dateca. 1st–2nd century

Historical Context

Culture & Period

This work belongs to the India or Bactria culture. The estimated date range is 25 AD – 220.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses 印度或大夏(约公元1-2世纪) 金饰件一组|Six Beads with Granulated Decoration?

印度或大夏(约公元1-2世纪) 金饰件一组|Six Beads with Granulated Decoration is housed in the Asian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was 印度或大夏(约公元1-2世纪) 金饰件一组|Six Beads with Granulated Decoration created?

印度或大夏(约公元1-2世纪) 金饰件一组|Six Beads with Granulated Decoration dates to ca. 1st–2nd century.

What material is 印度或大夏(约公元1-2世纪) 金饰件一组|Six Beads with Granulated Decoration made from?

印度或大夏(约公元1-2世纪) 金饰件一组|Six Beads with Granulated Decoration is crafted from gold with granulation.

Is 印度或大夏(约公元1-2世纪) 金饰件一组|Six Beads with Granulated Decoration in the public domain?

印度或大夏(约公元1-2世纪) 金饰件一组|Six Beads with Granulated Decoration is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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