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THBNeo Assyrian Bronze Head Pendant of Pazuzu
Lot 72
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Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Ancient Near East, Mesopotamia, Neo-Assyrian, ca. 800 to 550 BCE. A wonderful example of a mold-cast bronze pendant featuring the head of Pazuzu, an Assyrian demon who is known as king of the wind demons. The bulbous head bears a highly stylized visage presenting teardrop-form eyes beneath heavy brows, a petite nose flanked with thick jowls, bared teeth and tongue, perky ears, and a narrow neck. Atop the head is an integral suspension loop used to hang the pendant from a necklace strand. Layers of brown and forest green patina have formed across the composition. Size: 0.4" W x 0.875" H (1 cm x 2.2 cm)
Pazuzu is often considered as an evil underworld demon, but also seems to have been a beneficial protector against pestilential winds. Pazuzu is also closely associated with the demon Lamashtu which caused miscarriage and cot death, acting as an antidote to her evil effects.
For a similar example, please see The British Museum, museum number 132964, registration number 1962,0514.1
Provenance: private Ventura, California, USA collection, acquired through descent; ex-private Ventura, California, USA collection, acquired at auction and from private collections from 1965 to 1970
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#164159Softening to some facial features and light encrustations within recessed areas, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina across all surfaces.Condition
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