Ancient Near Eastern ArtShell-Ornamentsca. 8th century A.D.
Artwork Details
| Title | Pierced disc |
| Medium | Shell (Mother-of-pearl) |
| Dimensions | 1 1/16 x 1/8 in. (2.7 x 0.3 cm) |
| Classification | Shell-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th century A.D. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Jacqueline Simcox, 1999 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Six Dynasties Period |
| Date Range | 700 – 800 |
Provenance
| Region | Caucasus region |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327574