Iran · Chalcolithic · 4th millennium B.C.
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornaments4th millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Necklace |
| Medium | Gypsum alabaster, carnelian, shell, bitumen |
| Dimensions | 66.93 in. (170 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 4th millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Purchase, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, by exchange, 1957 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Chalcolithic |
| Date Range | 4000 BC – 3000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324723