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Untitled

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a round, flat ceramic plate or bowl with a large circular opening in the center. The plate has a beige background with a pattern of various designs painted on it in dark brown. The designs include lines, geometric shapes, flowers, and fish. The plate appears to be handmade and is likely an example of folk art or traditional pottery. The plate is displayed on a wall, with a shadow visible underneath it. The wall behind the plate is light gray. The title of the piece is "Untitled" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 3000–2500 BCE
Medium:
Pottery
Culture:
Pakistan (Baluchistan)
Dimensions:
600 × 527 px
Museum record:
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