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Carved Bead

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Round, carved bead with a dragon design. The bead is made of a light-colored material, possibly ivory or bone. A dragon is carved into the bead, wrapping around it with its body and tail. The dragon has detailed scales and fins. A small, circular metal piece is on top of the bead. The bead sits on a gray surface with a shadow underneath it. The background is a gradient of gray. The bead is titled "Carved Bead" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Ivory
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
517 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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