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Goddess

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Terracotta figurine of a woman, possibly a goddess, with head tilted back. Face round with mouth and nose but no eyes. Body elongated with breasts and pubic area indicated. Triangular pattern on top half of body. Figurine has light brown color with white spots. Against a white background. By artist unknown, titled "Goddess".

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 3500–3000 BCE
Medium
Terracotta
Culture
Pakistan (Quetta area)
Dimensions
228 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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