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1901

  • Work on this object began.

1920

  • Work on this object ended.

1952

  • We acquired this object.

2007

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2025

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"Ojime" Beads

This is a Beads. It is dated early 20th century and we acquired it in 1952. Its medium is ivory, bone, lacquered wood (guri), seeds, resin. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

This object was donated by Unknown. It is credited Gift of Anonymous Donor.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 25 x 11.5 x 1 cm (9 13/16 x 4 1/2 x 3/8 in.)

Cite this object as

"Ojime" Beads; Japan; ivory, bone, lacquered wood (guri), seeds, resin; H x W x D: 25 x 11.5 x 1 cm (9 13/16 x 4 1/2 x 3/8 in.); Gift of Anonymous Donor; 1952-164-60

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