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Beads

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph, titled "Beads" by an unidentified artist. The image contains a necklace on a light gray background. The necklace comprises cylindrical beads in two distinct sizes. The larger beads are dark, cylindrical, and smooth and are arranged in a line to form the bottom two-thirds of the necklace's oval shape; they are separated by thin metal spacers. The smaller beads are mostly dark but some are light-colored; they are arranged in a loop at the top of the necklace. The necklace has a large, smooth, light-colored bead at the bottom that is shaped like a tooth. The necklace's shape resembles an oval with a point at the bottom. The beads are shiny and reflective. The background is a plain, light gray color.

Artwork Details

Medium
Serpentine stone, amber, and soda glass
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
343 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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