Description:
The head of a Mother Goddess statue. The crown has three flowers. Incised lines demarcate hair on either side of the head and a necklace. The nose and eyes are exaggerated with the latter being closed. Underneath the nose, the lips are visible. The piece is broken directly below the arms. The piece is terracotta. It is dirty and needs to be cleaned. This piece is accompanied by MH# 1165-2018.29

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; deities; pottery; hairstyles; flowers

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