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Openwork Spacer Bead

Cleveland Museum of Art

Openwork Spacer Bead by Unknown. Rectangular bead with a blue glaze, featuring a series of seven human figures carved in an openwork design. The figures are depicted in various poses, some holding staffs or other objects. The bead has a flat top and bottom edge, with a slightly raised border around the openwork design. The blue glaze is worn in some areas, revealing a lighter-colored material underneath. The bead is shown against a dark gray background, with a light source casting a shadow underneath it.

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1263 × 672 px
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