Flag of IraqAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 2600–2500 B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleNecklace beads
MediumGold, lapis lazuli
DimensionsL. 54 cm
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. 2600–2500 B.C.
Credit LineDodge Fund, 1933
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureSumerian
PeriodEarly Dynastic IIIa
Date Range2600 BC – 2500 BC

Provenance

RegionMesopotamia

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