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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a triangular piece of brown pottery with a black line and design on it. The piece of pottery is centered in the image. It is a burnt orange-brown color and has a rough texture. The piece is triangular with one curved side, one straight side and one jagged side. A black line runs across the top portion of the piece. Below the line is a black design that resembles an eye. The background is a light gray surface, possibly paper or cardboard.

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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