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Shard: Profile of Offerer

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a broken pottery shard. The shard is symmetrical, resembling the upper third of a bowl. The shard's color is orange-brown with black designs. The designs depict a figure with short hair wearing a collared top. The figure holds an object in their right hand. The background of the image is gray. The shard's edges are broken and rough. The shard appears to be ancient. The shard is titled "Shard: Profile of Offerer" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

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