Shard: Neckpiece with Birds

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shard: Neckpiece with Birds by unknown artist. The object is a broken piece of orange-reddish clay, likely a shard from a vessel. It has a rough, uneven shape with several jagged edges. A darker clay or paint is used for the design. On the left side, a boat-like object with a curved body and a long beak-like protrusion at the front is visible. To the right of the boat, there appears to be a bird or a figure with a long curved neck and body resembling the letter 'S'. The surface shows signs of wear and tear, with visible dirt and grime accumulation. The background is a plain grey surface.