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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Reddish-brown pottery shard with darker brown painted design; curvilinear line on left resembles feathers or flames; circular design on right; two parallel horizontal lines above and below designs; surface is scratched and chipped; light-gray background. Shard by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium
Painted terracotta
Culture
Pakistan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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