Button or Bead
| Title | Button or Bead |
|---|---|
| Date | 9th–10th century 9th century |
| Medium | Bone; incised and inlaid with paint |
| Classification | Ivories and Bone |
| Holding institution | The Metropolitan Museum of Art |
| Credit line | Rogers Fund, 1940 |
| Rights | Public domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose. |
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