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Sherd
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Sherd

TitleSherd
Dateca. 1800 BCE 17th century BCE
MediumCeramic
OriginAssyrian Assyrian
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit linePurchase, Colt Archaeological Institute Inc. Gift, 1985
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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