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Relief of a Female Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Relief of a Female Deity by an unknown artist. A black and white image of a relief sculpture. The relief depicts a female figure. The figure is shown from the waist up and faces forward. Her facial features consist of two small circular eyes, a small nose, and a small mouth with the lips appearing to be slightly parted. The figure's hair appears to be styled in a bun on top of her head. The background behind the relief is plain and light-colored. The relief has a rough texture. The figure wears a V-neck top.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–5th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
430 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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