Statuette of an Indian Deity

ca. 3rd century BC (pre-Mauryan) H: 2 9/16 in. (6.5 cm) Citation Source image

Clay female figures similar to this one have been found in various parts of the Indian subcontinent. In some places, they played a part in fertility rites and were presented as offerings, face up. Such figures may be considered early forms of Indian nature goddesses.The large...

Sculpture

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39199
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Matthias Komor, New York, New York [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, October 1973, by purchase.
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en
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