Artwork preview

Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a triangular piece of terracotta-colored pottery, Shard by artist, on a gray surface. The shard is positioned with one corner pointing down and the opposite side curving up slightly. A horizontal line runs along the top edge. Darker brown or black designs are on the lower part. The shard's edges are rough and uneven. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork Details

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