Ojime

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ojime by artist is a small, square-shaped object with rounded corners. The object is dark-colored, with a bronze or brass tone and a subtle sheen. A white cord or string is threaded through a small hole at the top. The surface features an intricate design of a flower or plant with leaves and stems. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The object casts a faint shadow on the surface below. The design on the object appears to be some form of engraving or etching. The edges of the object have a slightly raised border. The overall appearance suggests an antique or traditional piece.