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Fragment of a Vessel with a Dionysian Scene

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a fragment of a vessel. The fragment is dark gray and roughly trapezoidal in shape. The top section features a relief carving of four figures. Three figures on the right appear to be standing; one figure on the left appears to be sitting. The figure on the far left appears to have drapery over their legs. The three figures on the right appear to have short hair; two of them appear to be playing musical instruments. The top edge of the fragment features a decorative border; the border consists of a line with small ovals and curved lines under it. The bottom edge features a line with teardrop shapes on it, and a row of triangular shapes below that. The background of the image is gray.

Artwork details

Date:
1st century
Medium:
Schist
Culture:
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions:
600 × 600 px
Museum record:
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