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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by unknown artist. The image shows a small, blurry, grayish-brown figurine with darker spots. The figurine has a large head, small arms out to the sides, and a prominent body. The figurine has a large head with a face that is not clearly defined. It has no discernible hair. The body is plump and has exaggerated hips, thighs, and buttocks. The arms are to the sides and slightly bent at the elbows. The legs are together and end in small feet. The background is white. The figurine casts a shadow to the left.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2700–2000 BCE
Medium:
Terracotta
Culture:
Baluchistan
Dimensions:
415 × 624 px
Museum record:
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