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Shard: Bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Shard: Bird Orange clay shard with black painted design. The shard is irregularly shaped and has a rough edge. The design depicts a bird with a long neck and body, and a row of dots along the top. The bird's head and beak are not visible. The background is a plain gray surface.

Artwork details

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