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Carved Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A round, off-white bead with an intricately carved crab on its surface, by Carved Bead. The crab is depicted with visible legs and eyes. A dark brown band runs around the bead's circumference, and the top features a small, golden metal decoration with a fluted edge. The bead is displayed on a gray surface with a subtle shadow beneath it, and the background is a gradient gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
542 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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