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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
Museum record:
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