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Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image features a single brown bead by artist unknown titled "Bead". The bead is roughly oval with a flat bottom and irregular sides. The bead's surface exhibits a dark brown color with lighter brown and gold patches. The bead appears to be made of stone or glass, with a rough texture visible on its surface. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
7th century or earlier
Medium:
Agate
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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