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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by unknown artist. The object is a small, blurry figurine of a woman. The figurine has a large head with a flat face, two small depressions for eyes, and no discernible nose or mouth. The figurine has large breasts. The left arm is bent at the elbow and the hand is on the breast. The right arm is not visible. The figurine has a large lower body with the legs together. The figurine appears to be made of stone or clay and has a weathered, aged appearance with shades of brown, green, and grey. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2700–3000 BCE
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Baluchistan
Dimensions:
569 × 624 px
Museum record:
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