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Carved Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, light brown bead with a darker brown metal circle on top; bead is carved with lines and curving shapes; bead is split vertically down the middle; sits on a gray surface with a gray background. Carved Bead.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 625 px
Museum record:
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