Teardrop-Shaped Bead

Cleveland Museum of Art

Teardrop-Shaped Bead by Unknown. The object is a teardrop-shaped bead made of gold-colored material. The bead has a smooth surface with visible scratches and marks. It is elongated with a rounded top that tapers to a narrower bottom. The top edge appears rough and irregular. There are dark spots and discoloration on the surface, particularly around the edges and bottom. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.