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Shard with Figural Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The shard is made of terracotta-colored ceramic material. The shard is roughly semi-circular in shape with jagged edges. The shard features a black-drawn figural design. The figure appears to be a person wearing a tunic or robe with a decorative element on the right shoulder. The person's face is drawn in profile, facing left. The person has short hair. The person's right arm is bent at the elbow and holds an object. There are circular designs on the shard, one behind the figure's head. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium
Painted terracotta
Culture
Pakistan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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