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Shard: Torso of Offerer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Orange-brown pottery shard with black design. Triangular shape with one straight edge on right and two jagged edges on left. Design depicts two figures with wings near center and on left edge; figures have swirling lines for hair and clothing; bottoms of garments appear to have fringes; legs not visible. Small floral motif on lower left. Held up by white foam wedge from bottom.

Artwork details

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