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Ojime

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Ojime" by artist is a small, round object. The object is predominantly orange with multiple horizontal stripes in varying shades of orange and white. It appears to have a smooth, glossy surface, reflecting light from two areas on its front. The object sits on a gray surface, casting a subtle shadow behind it. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Agate bead
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 452 px
Museum record:
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