Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2600–2500 B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Necklace beads |
| Medium | Gold, lapis lazuli |
| Dimensions | L. 54 cm |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2600–2500 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Dodge Fund, 1933 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Sumerian |
| Period | Early Dynastic IIIa |
| Date Range | 2600 BC – 2500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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R
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N
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Necklace
H
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Headdress
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbons
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pin
HR
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Hair ribbon
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R
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Ring
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ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Necklace
I
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Inlay
P
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Pin
FE
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N
ca. 2600–2500 B.C.Necklace
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 322910