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Ojime

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ojime by unknown artist depicts a rounded, smooth object made of shiny material, likely wood or ivory, with a darker brown top featuring a small opening. The main body of the object is light brown with darker brown striations. A white cord protrudes from the opening at the top. The object rests on a gray surface with a blurred white object in the background.

Artwork details

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