Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex · Bronze Age · ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.
Necklace is a stone-ornaments of Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex origin created in ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. using lapis lazuli, white stone measuring 16.14 in. (41 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Lapis lazuli, white stone |
| Dimensions | 16.14 in. (41 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon Lewis Breitbart, 1983 |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Bactria-Margiana Archaeological Complex culture, dating from the Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2300 BC – 1700 BC.
Geography
Origin: Bactria-Margiana.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Necklace?
Necklace is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Necklace created?
Necklace dates to ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C..
What material is Necklace made from?
Necklace is crafted from lapis lazuli, white stone.
Is Necklace in the public domain?
Necklace is in the public domain and can be freely used.