Bird Bead
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Bird Bead

TitleBird Bead
Datec. 900–1550 10th century
Mediumcast gold
ClassificationJewelry
OriginColombia, Muisca style Colombia
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineBird Bead, c. 900–1550. Colombia, Muisca style. Cast gold. The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. Edward S. Harkness in memory of Mrs. Stephen V. Harkness, 1949.190.j
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

About this artwork

“Bird Bead” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated c. 900–1550. It is executed in cast 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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Recorded origin: Colombia, Muisca style. Browse more public-domain art from Colombia.

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