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Relief of a Mother Goddess(?)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Relief of a Mother Goddess, depicted as a gray stone carving of a seated woman with her breasts exposed, wearing a headdress and jewelry; she has a rounded face with a straight mouth and small nose; her hands are on her lap; the background is rough and uneven with no distinct features; the figure is centered and takes up most of the rectangular relief.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–2nd century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
388 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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