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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Shard" by an unknown artist shows a collection of broken ceramic or glass pieces arranged in two rows on a flat surface. The top row features four larger pieces: - A long, thin, rectangular piece with rough edges on the left. - A rectangular piece with a smooth surface and jagged edges next to it. - A triangular piece with a rough texture and dark spots in the middle. - A small, rectangular piece with a smooth surface on the right. The bottom row consists of nine smaller irregularly shaped pieces, varying in size and texture, some with smooth surfaces and others with rough edges. The background of the image is a plain gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
16th–17th century
Medium
Stoneware with light blue glaze
Culture
China
Dimensions
599 × 404 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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