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Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Three beads on a red cord. The cord threads through all three beads. Two of the cord's ends stick out behind the beads with a short tassel on each. The bead on the right is a dark blue color with orange writing on it. The middle bead is green. The bead on the left is black. All beads are spherical. The background is a flat light gray color. The image is titled "Bead" by an artist.

Artwork details

Date:
7th century or earlier
Medium:
Glass and lacquer
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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