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Figure of Fertility Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Figure of Fertility Goddess by unknown artist. Small, blurry, brown figurine with green undertones, depicting a female form with arms to sides and hands near chest. Head is small and rounded, with short protrusions on top. Facial features are indistinct. Body is elongated with narrow hips and no visible feet. Figurine appears to be made of clay or stone, with a rough texture. Background is plain white.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–2000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
461 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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