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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The shard, by an unknown artist, is a broken piece of pottery with a handle. It has a light orange-brown color with black designs and visible dirt and grime on its surface. The shard is triangular with one rounded edge and a protruding handle in the center. It sits on a gray surface with a shadow underneath it. The shard appears to be old and weathered.

Artwork details

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