

Carved Bead
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
- View original
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