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Shard: Face from Inside of Vessel

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta shard with face painted on it, titled "Shard: Face from Inside of Vessel" by unknown artist. The shard is irregularly shaped with a pointed top and bottom. The face on the shard is painted in black and appears to be a simple line drawing. The face has a head with hair, eyebrows, and a hat or headband. The shard is primarily orange with black and brown spots and patches throughout, suggesting age and wear. It is set against a gray background.

Artwork Details

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