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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by Unknown. A small, blurry, greenish metal statue of a human figure. The figure is naked with its arms bent at the elbows and hands on the hips. It has a large head, small circular eyes and a small mouth. The statue has a long, thin body with legs that taper to the feet. Dark spots and patches are visible on the surface. One leg has a visible seam down the middle. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–3000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
424 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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