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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image titled "Shard" by an unknown artist depicts a broken piece of pottery. The shard is roughly triangular in shape, with one curved side and two straight sides that meet at a point. The shard has a light brown color with darker brown markings. A curved line runs along the curved edge of the shard, with additional markings inside. The shard has a rough texture and appears to be made of clay. It is placed on a flat, light gray surface, casting a shadow to the right.

Artwork details

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