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Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bead by artist. A single, clear, elongated bead with rounded edges and pointed ends. The bead is mostly transparent with small brown spots scattered throughout. It has a smooth surface and is lying on its side on a gray surface. The bead's shape is symmetrical, with one end tapering to a point and the other end similarly tapered. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
7th century or earlier
Medium
Crystal
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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