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Faceted Bead with Tapered Ends

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray faceted bead, tapered ends; cylindrical hole through one end. Elongated shape resembling a bullet or torpedo; surface exhibits slight sparkle; visible faceting along body; shadow cast to lower left. By artist unknown.

Artwork details

Medium:
Glass
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 310 px
Museum record:
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