Bead
Object type: Bead
Department: Islamic Art
Date: 9th–11th century
Medium: Amethyst; cut
Dimensions: W. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
Diam. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)
Classification: Stone
Geography: Excavated in Nishapur   Iran  
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1948
Accession year: 1948