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Carved Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Carved Bead by unknown artist. Small, spherical object with a hole at the top. The object is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. It features intricate carvings depicting a person wearing a robe, surrounded by additional designs. The carvings are detailed and textured. The object has a small circular opening at the top, and there are some red markings on its surface. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Ivory
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 606 px
Museum record:
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