“Bead” (1200–1519) is a public-domain (CC0) artwork, free to view, download and reuse for any purpose. It is catalogued from the open collection of The Cleveland Museum of Art.

Bead

Bead

TitleBead
Date1200–1519 13th century
Mediumclay covered with gold
ClassificationJewelry
OriginMexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec Mexico
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineBead, 1200–1519. Mexico, Oaxaca, Mixtec. Clay covered with gold; diameter: 1 cm (3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gruener, 1990.209
RightsPublic domain (CC0)

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“Bead” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 1200–1519. It is executed in clay covered with gold and classified as jewelry. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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Updated 2026-09-05