Sherd

Japan

Shino period, 18th century

  • Titles Sherd (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium glazed earthenware
  • Dimensions 2 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 2 1/8 in. (7 x 10.8 x 5.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. M. Bruce Sullivan, 1991.957.2
  • Work Type sherd
  • Classification Fragments

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