

Lotus-Headed Fertility Goddess Lajja Gauri
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
- Museum Record
- View original
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