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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a triangle-shaped piece of pottery with a flat top and a pointed bottom. The pottery shard, titled "Shard" by the artist, features a predominantly orange base color with multiple horizontal stripes in shades of dark brown and light brown. The surface appears worn and weathered, with visible signs of aging and use. The shard is set against a plain gray background, which provides a neutral contrast to the earthy tones of the pottery. The overall appearance suggests that the shard is an ancient or vintage piece, possibly from an archaeological site or a historical collection.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 4th–5th century
Medium:
Painted terracotta
Culture:
Pakistan
Dimensions:
600 × 550 px
Museum record:
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