Bead
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Bead

TitleBead
Date8th–13th century 8th century
MediumCeramic or glass
ClassificationJewelry
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineRogers Fund, 1948
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Bead” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 8th–13th century. It is executed in ceramic or glass 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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