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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by unidentified artist. The image shows a small, brown figurine with a rounded head, two small circular eyes and a line for a mouth. It has two arms extending out from the body and a protruding stomach. The figurine's body is elongated with larger hips and thighs. It has no visible legs, but rather a single piece that tapers to a point at the bottom. The background is white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–2000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
475 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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