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Ojime

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown cylindrical bead with vertical striations resembling tree bark. Two small gold inlays on sides. White string through hole at top. Small white tag on string behind bead. Object titled "Ojime" by an unknown artist. Bead rests on a gray surface.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Metal with plum blossoms in gold inlay
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 452 px
Museum record:
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