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Pair of Ojime

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of Ojime by artist unknown. Two small, round, carved objects with faces are shown. The faces are carved into rounded shapes and have features including eyes, noses, and mouths. The object on the left has a more rounded face with a nose, mouth, and eyes. The face has some carved patterns on the cheeks and forehead. The object on the right has a similar face with a nose, mouth, and eyes but with a flatter appearance. Both objects have a series of small white dots on the surface. The objects appear to be made of dark material, possibly wood or stone. They are attached to cords or strings that are tied in knots above them. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th–early 20th century
Medium
Lacquer, glass, silk
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
460 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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