Beads
Object type: Beads
Department: Islamic Art
Date: 9th–12th century
Medium: Carnelian; carved
Dimensions: strand of 6 beads: 
                                  L. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
                                  W. 1 1/8 in. (2.8 cm)
largest beads: 
                            H. 7/16  in. (1.1 cm)
                            W.13/16 in. (2 cm)
Smallest bead: 
                            H. 7/16 in. (1.1 cm)
                            W. 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Classification: Jewelry
Geography: Excavated in Nishapur   Iran  
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1940
Accession year: 1940