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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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