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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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