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Shard with Figural Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shard with Figural Decoration by Unknown, a broken ceramic shard with a dark brown outline drawing on a lighter brown background, featuring two human figures; one figure appears to have short hair and wears a striped tunic or dress; the second figure seems to be wearing a headdress; the shard has rough, uneven edges and is set against a beige background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium
Painted terracotta
Culture
Pakistan
Dimensions
600 × 586 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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