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Ojime, 17th century, Japan, Edo period
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Ojime, 17th century, Japan, Edo period
Ojime, 17th century, Japan, Edo period
Ojime, 17th century, Japan, Edo period
Ojime, 17th century, Japan, Edo period
Ojime, 17th century, Japan, Edo period
Ojime, 17th century, Japan, Edo period
Summary
Public domain photo of a 3d 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
Tags
asian art
beads
ojime
asia
bequest of stephen whitney phoenix
edo period
17th century
3d object
metropolitan museum of art
japanese art
Date
1615 - 1699
in collections
Source
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Link
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