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Relief of a Female Deity

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Relief of a Female Deity by unknown artist. Black and white image of a relief sculpture. The relief is roughly oval shaped. The figure depicted has a round face with a mouth and nose. The face has lines etched on the forehead, around the eyes, and on the chin. The figure appears to be wearing a head covering. The body is not fully detailed but appears to have folds of clothing. The relief has a rough texture. The background of the image is plain and light colored.

Artwork Details

Date
1st–5th century
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
India
Dimensions
454 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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