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Ojime

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ojime bead, by an unknown artist, features a white base with a dark brown leaf at the top and a branch with orange dots extending to the left. A second leaf, predominantly orange and green, is visible on the right side. The bead appears spherical and has a green cord threaded through it. The background is a light-colored fabric with a woven texture.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 485 px
Museum record:
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