Artwork preview

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
Museum record:
View original
Palette