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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by Unknown. The image is a low-quality photograph of a small, stone or ceramic figurine. The figurine represents a human figure with a large head, small circular eyes, and no discernible nose or mouth. The body is depicted with arms at the sides and legs together. The figurine appears to be a representation of a woman, with breasts indicated. The object is light brown with darker areas suggesting shadows or discoloration. The background of the image is white, with a shadow cast by the figurine to the right.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–3000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
489 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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