Carved Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Spherical object made from light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. The object is carved with a design featuring a pair of ducks or similar birds surrounded by foliage. The top portion of the sphere has a small, circular metal component, possibly gold or brass. The object sits on a gray surface, casting a shadow directly underneath. The design on the sphere includes red accents, likely paint. The overall appearance suggests an antique or decorative item, specifically a "Carved Bead" by an unknown artist.