Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornaments-Inscribedca. 7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Eye bead (?) |
| Medium | Onyx |
| Dimensions | 1.6 x 1.9 in. (4.06 x 4.83 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of John J. Slocum, 1964 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325680