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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by unknown artist. The small figurine is made of a brownish stone or clay. The figure is depicted with a large head and a body that tapers down to the legs. The arms are bent at the elbows, with the right arm across the body and the left arm slightly bent. The facial features are not distinct. The figure has no discernible clothing. The background of the image is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–2000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
432 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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