Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornamentsca. mid-3rd millennium B.C.
Pendant and beads is a stone-ornaments created in ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. using carnelian, lapis lazuli measuring 7/8 x 7/8 x 23 1/2 in. (2.2 x 2.3 x 59.7 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Carnelian, lapis lazuli |
| Dimensions | 7/8 x 7/8 x 23 1/2 in. (2.2 x 2.3 x 59.7 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jacques Chalmin and Jean-Luc Chalmin, 1986 |
| Date | ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Bronze Age period. The estimated date range is 2500 BC.
Geography
Origin: Syria.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Pendant and beads?
Pendant and beads is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Pendant and beads created?
Pendant and beads dates to ca. mid-3rd millennium B.C..
What material is Pendant and beads made from?
Pendant and beads is crafted from carnelian, lapis lazuli.
Is Pendant and beads in the public domain?
Pendant and beads is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026