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Shard with Figural Decoration

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The shard is triangular with rough edges, made of orange-brown clay. A dark brown design is visible on the shard. The design depicts a face with facial features including eyes, a nose, and a mouth. The face appears to have short hair. Two small holes are on either side of the shard. The background is a beige fabric surface with a woven texture.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium:
Painted terracotta
Culture:
Pakistan
Dimensions:
599 × 522 px
Museum record:
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