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Fragment of a Bowl

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment of a Bowl, created by an unknown artist, is an image of a dark grey, aged ceramic bowl fragment. The fragment shows a portion of a bowl's curved body and base. The surface of the fragment is rough and textured with small speckles, and it has a matte finish. The edges are chipped and uneven, indicating it is a broken piece. The background of the image is a plain off-white surface.

Artwork Details

Date
1st century
Medium
Stone
Culture
Pakistan (ancient region of Gandhara)
Dimensions
600 × 462 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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