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Shard

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of broken pottery pieces. The pieces are various shapes and sizes. Some are flat, others curved. Most have designs on them. Designs include lines, dots, and geometric patterns. Some pieces have a circular pattern in the center. Background is plain white. Pieces are laid out on a flat surface. The title of the image is "Shard" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

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