11th century
Syria
Object qualities
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Object
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Type of arts & crafts
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MediumGold; filigree and granulation
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Geography detailsMade in
Syria -
Country today
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Date11th century
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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These beads feature superb patterns of scrolling vines whose bifurcations elegantly extend the design to fit the required space. The patterns recall those of the beveled style of the ninth century, although these possess clearer lines, perhaps owing to the medium.
