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Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is a photograph of a teal-colored cylindrical object with rounded ends, titled "Bead". The object is centered in the frame and lies diagonally, with one end pointing towards the bottom left corner and the other end pointing towards the top right corner. The object has a smooth surface with some small scratches and marks visible. One end of the object has a small hole, while the other end is solid. The background of the image is a plain off-white color, providing a neutral contrast to the teal object. The object by artist is referred to as a "Bead".

Artwork Details

Date
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium
Glass
Culture
Thailand
Dimensions
599 × 458 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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