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Relief of a Female Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray stone relief sculpture of a female deity with long hair and a child. The deity has her eyes closed and a rounded face. Her hair is textured and falls to her shoulders. She has large breasts. Her arms are bent at the elbow, and her hands are clasped together in front of her body, likely cradling the child. The child faces forward, with its hands touching the deity's hands. The deity's body tapers to a point at the bottom. The background of the image is plain and light-colored.

Artwork Details

Date
3rd–2nd century BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
287 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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