Petal-Shaped Bead

Cleveland Museum of Art

The Petal-Shaped Bead by Unknown Artist. Small ceramic bead in the shape of a teardrop with the narrower end pointing downwards. The bead is white with brown speckles and has a glossy glaze. A small protrusion at the top resembles a head with a rounded face. The bead features a dark blue design on its front, encircled by a dark blue line. The design depicts a face with two rounded eyes, a curved line for the mouth and nose. The bead casts a shadow on a light grey background.