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Fertility Goddesses

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Two figurines, likely representing Fertility Goddesses by an unknown artist. The top figurine has a rounded head with straight lines on top for hair and two circular holes for eyes. It has a wide smile and prominent breasts. The bottom figurine is featureless with a flat, black top to the head. It has a long, thin body with arms not visible and straight legs. Both are made of clay or stone, beige with darker patches, and are set against a gray background.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 2700–2000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Baluchistan
Dimensions
256 × 623 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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