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Summary
Public domain photo of a golden object, Japan, free to use, no copyright restrictions image - Picryl description
An ojime (緒締め, lit. "cord fastener") is a bead used in Japanese inrō (carrying cases). It is typically under an inch in length. Each is carved into a particular shape and image, similar to the netsuke, though smaller. It is used to fasten the cord of the inrō so that it does not unstack while carried. The history of ojime beads dates back to the Edo period (1603–1868). Ojime beads, netsuke, and sagemono or inrō cases would be items worn on a traditional kimono, typically hanging from the belt
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asian art
beads
bone
ivory
ojime
asia
animals
bequest of mary clark thompson
carved
bead
18th century
3d object
metropolitan museum of art
japanese art
Date
1800 - 1899
in collections
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Link
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")