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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of broken pottery shards. The shards are arranged in a 5 column layout with varying numbers of shards per column. The shards are made of ceramic material and exhibit a range of shapes, sizes, and patterns. Some shards have decorative designs, including stripes, dots, and circular motifs. The shards have rough, broken edges and some display visible signs of wear and tear. The background of the image is a plain off-white surface. The image title is "Shard" and it is by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
15th century
Medium:
Pottery
Culture:
Korea
Dimensions:
512 × 624 px
Museum record:
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