Bead
ca. 1880 - 1900 (made)
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Circular, hollow gold bead with an overall stippled texture, pierced and chased around the middle with a pattern of chrysanthemums. Engraved at the back is a signature within an oval.
Object details
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| Brief description | Gold, pierced and chased with chrysanthemum flowers. Japan (signed), late 19th century. |
| Physical description | Circular, hollow gold bead with an overall stippled texture, pierced and chased around the middle with a pattern of chrysanthemums. Engraved at the back is a signature within an oval. |
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| Credit line | Given by the American Friends of the V&A through the generosity of Patricia V. Goldstein |
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| Accession number | M.133-2011 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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