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Shard from the Neck of a Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shard from the Neck of a Vessel by Artist. The shard is roughly triangular in shape with uneven edges. The shard is a light-brown color with darker brown edges. It features a design in dark brown lines. The design depicts a figure wearing clothing with patterns. The figure appears to be holding an object. There are additional designs around the figure. The shard is angled to the right. It casts a shadow on a light gray surface. The background is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium:
Painted terracotta
Culture:
Pakistan
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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