Ancient Near Eastern ArtGlass-Ornamentsca. 3rd–7th century A.D.Artwork Details
| Title | Mosaic bead |
| Medium | Glass |
| Dimensions | 1.37 x 0.87 in. (3.48 x 2.21 cm) |
| Classification | Glass-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 3rd–7th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund, 1932 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sasanian |
| Period | Sasanian |
| Date Range | 200 – 699 |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322718