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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by unknown artist. The image shows a small, blurry figurine of a woman. The figurine has a brownish-gray color with reddish tones on the top. The woman has a large head with a flat, rounded top, and a face with no discernible features. She has short, thick arms that are bent at the elbows. Her body is curvaceous, and she has large hips and thighs. Her legs are bent with the feet protruding out to one side. The background is solid white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2700–2000 BCE
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Baluchistan
Dimensions:
549 × 624 px
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