Shard
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Shard

TitleShard
Date16th–17th century 16th century
MediumStoneware with light blue glaze
ClassificationCeramics
OriginChina China
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Mrs. H. Fairfield Osborn, 1929
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Shard” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 16th–17th century. It is executed in stoneware with light blue glaze and classified as ceramics. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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