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Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, irregularly shaped bead with a dark blue background and multiple concentric tan circles. The circles have a smaller blue center. The bead has a rough texture and a few small, raised bumps on its surface. A small portion of the bead's edge appears to be unglazed and has a reddish-brown color. The bead casts a small shadow on a plain white surface.

Artwork Details

Medium
Glass paste over ceramic core
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 460 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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