Bead

probably 9th–12th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Bead
Date: probably 9th–12th century
Geography: Excavated in Iran, Nishapur
Medium: Bone
Dimensions: length of the strand of beads: 11 13/16 in. (30 cm)
Classification: Ivories and Bone
Credit Line: Rogers Fund, 1948
Object Number: 48.101.72j
Curatorial Department: Islamic Art

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