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Male and Female Figures Joined

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a sculpture titled "Male and Female Figures Joined" by an unknown artist. The sculpture features two humanoid figures joined together, made of a greenish material, possibly stone or metal. The figures are positioned with their heads on opposite ends, and their bodies are intertwined. The figure at the bottom has its head facing left and has a long, narrow head with a small eye. The figure on top has its head pointing upwards and also has a long, narrow head with a small eye. The background of the image is white, with a shadow cast by the sculpture to the left. The overall appearance of the sculpture is abstract and primitive.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–3000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
584 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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