Sherd

The term originally referred to a Shard Gone broken ceramic piece ( piece of pottery, porcelain shard ). In ancient times, the Shard played a role as a flag (because of the fit in the corresponding counterpart ) or cheaper carrier short inscriptions, such as vocal vehicle when ostracism, for writing samples or in administration.

Discovered shards are used for precise age determination of the finds from archaeological excavations.

Pieces of broken glass are also referred to as ( glass ) pieces.

Sayings

Some sayings deal with shards.

• The saying shards bring luck is often cited when a vessel is broken to hinwegzutrösten about the loss. In this connection may be part of an ancient wedding ceremony, the wedding shower, in which a lot of dishes is shattered.
• Thinks stand in front of the broken pieces of his life, that all hopes were destroyed. Also: Standing in front of a pile of rubble.