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Ojime

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small, round, brown object with a black band around the middle. The object is made of a textured, reddish-brown material, possibly wood or leather. A black band encircles the middle, featuring gold-colored designs, including a bird-like figure on the left side. The top of the object has a small hole with a white string threaded through it. The background is a plain gray surface. The object is titled "Ojime" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 452 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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