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Shard (Study Collection)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white image of an irregularly shaped object. Object is mostly dark in color with lighter edges. Object is positioned horizontally. Two long edges are rough and uneven, with one edge appearing thicker and more rugged than the other. The surface of the object is textured. The background is plain and light-colored. Title is "Shard (Study Collection)" by an unidentified artist.

Artwork details

Medium:
Ceramic with dark blue glaze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 313 px
Museum record:
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