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Lotus-Headed Fertility Goddess Lajja Gauri

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts Lajja Gauri, a terracotta sculpture. The figure has a large head with a rounded face and prominent eyes. The figure has a large belly and is depicted with its legs apart. The arms are positioned at the sides, near the hips. The figure appears to be sitting on a small stool. The background of the sculpture is flat, square, and solid. The entire piece appears to be a reddish-brown color. The piece seems to be an ancient fertility goddess. The figure's hair appears to be styled in an updo. There are carved designs on the top of the piece behind the head. The background behind the sculpture is gray.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 6th century
Medium
Sandstone
Culture
India (Madhya Pradesh)
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
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