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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by Unknown. A small, worn, stone or clay figurine of a female with a large head, small nose, and no discernible arms. The figure has a prominent breast on each side of the chest. The figure's hands appear to be resting on the hips. The figure has a long, narrow body with a slight narrowing at the waist, and the legs are together, straight, and end in flat feet. The figure has a beige and brown color with darker spots. The background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2700–3000 BCE
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Baluchistan
Dimensions:
369 × 624 px
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