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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, ancient-looking statue of a woman. The statue appears to be made of terracotta or clay. The figure is depicted with a large head, small breasts, and no arms fully formed. The two arms are bent at the elbows and appear to be attached to the body near the breasts. The legs are long and thin. The figure has no discernible facial features. The background of the image is white, and there is a shadow cast by the statue on the left side.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–2000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
448 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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