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Man Holding
a Vase, Babylonian, ca. 2000-1000 B.C.
Figures holding vases are common in Mesopotamian art and are associated
with the importance of fresh water for agriculture.
Fertility Figurine, Babylonian, Neo-Assyrian
period
Terracotta figurines of standing nude women are the most common type of
Babylonian votive. Sometimes teh figure clasps her hands in front of her,
as seen here, while in other examples the figure holds her breasts or
suckles a baby. These mass-produced fertility figurines served as votive
offerings or as charms to aid in conception and childbirth.
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