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Group of Beads from an Apron and Two Bells

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Group of Beads from an Apron and Two Bells by unidentified artist. Multiple strands of small yellow and clear beads laid out. The beads are small and round. A few strands have a black string threaded through them. There are two solid black beads, one on either side near the top. A cluster of beads at the bottom includes one red cylindrical bead, and white and black spherical beads. Two black strings emerge from the cluster. The beads are on a gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Bone; glass; copper
Culture:
Tibet
Dimensions:
598 × 217 px
Museum record:
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