Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 18th–17th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Necklace pendants and beads |
| Medium | Gold |
| Dimensions | 1 7/16 in. (3.6 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 18th–17th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Fletcher Fund, 1947 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Old Babylonian |
| Date Range | 1800 BC – 1600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 329031