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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Figure of Fertility Goddess by unknown artist depicts a small, brown figurine with a rounded head, the face has two small circular eyes and a small circular mouth. The figurine has its arms bent at the elbow and hands on its hips. Its torso is bare, with breasts depicted as two rounded protrusions. The hips and thighs are wider in proportion to the rest of the body, with the legs straight and close together. The background is plain white with a shadow to the left of the figurine.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–3000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
430 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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