Petal-Shaped Bead

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Petal-Shaped Bead by New York, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a small, white, ceramic bead with a glossy glaze. The bead is teardrop-shaped, with the top tapering to a small loop. The bottom tapers to a small knob. The bead features a blue and black design on the front, depicting a face with a rounded head. The face has two circular eyes and a curved line for the mouth. The bead has a few dark spots and brown speckles on its surface. The background of the image is a light gray color. The bead casts a shadow to the left. The overall appearance of the bead suggests it is an ancient artifact.