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Carved Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A round, beige, carved bead with intricate designs on a gray background. The bead features a carved design of a lion-like creature surrounded by foliage. The top has a small opening with a decorative border. The base has a thin red strip visible around the bottom edge. The bead casts a shadow on the gray surface below it, indicating a light source above.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
599 × 513 px
Museum record:
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