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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
Museum record:
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