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Ojime

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ojime by artist is a textured, dark gray metal bead with a bumpy surface. The bead is spherical and positioned centrally, featuring an etched design on its lower half. Two thin orange cords pass through the bead. The cords are woven and have a uniform orange color. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Metal with design of dragon blossoms
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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