Carved Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bead, titled "Carved Bead" by an unspecified artist, is a spherical object with a small circular opening at the top. The bead is primarily a light brown color with a carved pattern resembling flower petals or leaves. The pattern features numerous carved lines that radiate from the center of the bead, giving it a textured appearance. The bead appears to be made of a material such as bone, ivory, or wood. The background of the image is a plain gray surface, with the bead casting a subtle shadow to the right. The bead is centered in the image.