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Ojime

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical, dark metal object with rounded edges and flat top and bottom. The object features an embossed design depicting a bird in flight, surrounded by floral patterns. The top has a small loop made of white cord, with a white and red cord threaded through it. The object sits on a grey surface with a plain grey background. The title of the object is "Ojime" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 452 px
Museum record:
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