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
On view
India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura
1st century BCE
India, Uttar Pradesh, Mathura
2nd century CE
India, West Bengal, Chandraketugarh
ca. 100 BCE
India, Andhara Pradesh, Amaravati or Nagarjunakonda
Fragment of a Stupa depicting the “Three Jewels” as Lotus Seeds supported by Pair of Aquatic Makaras
2nd century
