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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The title of the piece is "Shard" by an unidentified artist. The image shows a grayscale photograph of a metallic object. The object appears to be a bowl or a fragment of one. The object is rounded with an uneven edge. The inside surface of the object has scratches and small dents. The rim of the object appears rough. The left side of the object appears chipped. The background is light-colored and featureless except for a shadow on the upper right.

Artwork Details

Date
12th century
Medium
Pottery
Culture
Korea
Dimensions
599 × 558 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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