@rufskin by @hubertpouches wave 2.0
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Female figure, possibly a fertility goddess
Northwest Pakistan, terracotta, Sunga period, 3rd century BC
The strictly frontal and rigid posture is characteristic of hand-modelled archaic figures. Distinguished by an elaborate headdress, large slit-pellet eyes, prominent breasts, narrow waist, wide hips, and diminutive limbs, this figure communicates an emphasis on ornamentation and fertility. While it's original function remains unknown, its comfortable fit within the human hand denotes ritualistic use.
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