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Fragment of a Vase

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Fragment of a Vase by an unknown artist, depicting a broken piece of clay vase with a reddish-brown color. The piece is shaped irregularly with jagged edges. It features a black line drawing of multiple figures. The figures appear to be wearing robes and have distinct hairstyles. Some figures are holding objects. The background of the image is a plain wall with shadows cast on it, and the vase fragment is propped up on a stand.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium
Painted terracotta
Culture
Pakistan
Dimensions
600 × 453 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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