Fertility Goddess with Lotus Flower Head, in Birthing Posture

Fertility Goddess with Lotus Flower Head, in Birthing Posture
Fertility Goddess with Lotus Flower Head, in Birthing Posture
Place of originKaushambi, Uttar Pradesh, India

Fertility Goddess with Lotus Flower Head, in Birthing Posture

Date1st-2nd century CE
Mediumterracotta
Dimensionsobject: 6 3/8 x 4 3/4 x 2 in. (16.2 x 12.1 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationSCULPTURE
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of Stephen P. Huyler
Object number2008.4.162
Subject(s)
  • deity
  • religion
  • women
  • flowers
  • plants
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Indian
On View
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