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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The shard by unknown artist shows a broken piece of clay pottery. The piece is light brown with darker brown spots and black designs. The top of the shard has a curved lip. The body of the shard is bulbous and rounded. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The shard casts a shadow on the surface it is sitting on.

Artwork details

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