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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a grayscale, close-up view of a roughly circular object titled "Shard" by an unknown artist. The object appears to be a cross-section of a rounded, organic material, possibly a tree branch or root. A darker outline, likely a shadow or silhouette, encircles the object. A lighter background provides contrast. The central area features a lighter-colored, textured zone surrounded by a darker ring and additional lines. A small portion of the object extends outward on the bottom left.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Pottery
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
544 × 625 px
Museum record:
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