Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Spiral bead |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | 0.98 x 1.06 in. (2.49 x 2.69 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1969 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Iran |
| Period | Early Bronze Age |
| Date Range | 2250 BC – 1750 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Iran |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 325959