Flag of IranAncient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.

Artwork Details

TitleSpiral bead
MediumSilver
Dimensions0.79 x 0.87 in. (2.01 x 2.21 cm)
ClassificationMetalwork-Ornaments
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Dateca. late 3rd–early 2nd millennium B.C.
Credit LinePurchase, H. Dunscombe Colt Gift, 1969
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIran
PeriodEarly Bronze Age
Date Range2250 BC – 1750 BC

Provenance

RegionIran

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