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This terracotta plaque dates back to the old Babylonian period. It depicts a male and female having sex in a missionary position. Such scenes were mass-produced in southern Mesopotamia during the old Babylonian era. The precise idea behind producing these erotic scenes is unknown but there may well been a religious purpose. However, they absolutely reflect the private aspect of people's lives during this period. 2000-1500 BCE, from southern Mesopotamia, Iraq. Istanbul Archaeological Museums/ Ancient Orient Museum, Istanbul, Turkey.
Amin, O. S. M. (2014, July 26). Erotic Plaque. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.ancient.eu/image/2874/
Amin, Osama S. M. "Erotic Plaque." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified July 26, 2014. https://www.ancient.eu/image/2874/.
Amin, Osama S. M. "Erotic Plaque." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 26 Jul 2014. Web. 27 Feb 2021.
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