Five-Lobed Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bead, titled "Five-Lobed Bead" by its artist, is a dark-colored, spherical object with a reflective surface. The bead has a smooth appearance with a subtle sheen. It exhibits a predominantly dark coloration with lighter areas visible on its surface, suggesting possible inclusions or variations in material. The bead's shape is rounded and symmetrical, with no visible holes or perforations. It is set against a light-colored background, which provides contrast to the bead's darker tones. A shadow is cast to the lower left of the bead, indicating a light source positioned above and to the right.