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Lug from a Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The artwork is titled "Lug from a Vessel" by an unknown artist. The image shows a small, worn terracotta or clay object. The object has a light brown color with reddish hues and a rough texture. It features a figure with hands raised to the face. The figure has long hair and is wearing a garment with horizontal lines. A small tail or protrusion extends from the bottom right side. The background is a plain gray surface. The object casts a shadow on the surface to the right.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium:
Painted terracotta
Culture:
Pakistan
Dimensions:
600 × 529 px
Museum record:
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