Neo Assyrian Bronze Amulet
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Neo-Assyrian Pazuzu bronze amulet, 56 g, 22 × 33 mm, dating to 900–650 BC, in good used condition; acquired in 1995 from a private collection in the United States.
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In Assyrian culture, Pazuzu was the king of the demons and had the body of man and the head of a lion or a dog.
Pazuzu was invoked in an amulet, which combats the powers of his rival, and against the goddess Lamashtu who harmed mother and her child during childbirth.
This amulet is in very good condition.(900-650)B.C.
Some of these pazuzu were used as a pendant for necklaces and the largers one were used on top of the doors of the house for protection.
This pazuzu amulet belonged to a man who has a large collection of pazuzu and he collected them many years ago.
He achieved this pazuzu amulet purchase in 1995 from another collector.(the last collector bought it before 1985).The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
In Assyrian culture, Pazuzu was the king of the demons and had the body of man and the head of a lion or a dog.
Pazuzu was invoked in an amulet, which combats the powers of his rival, and against the goddess Lamashtu who harmed mother and her child during childbirth.
This amulet is in very good condition.(900-650)B.C.
Some of these pazuzu were used as a pendant for necklaces and the largers one were used on top of the doors of the house for protection.
This pazuzu amulet belonged to a man who has a large collection of pazuzu and he collected them many years ago.
He achieved this pazuzu amulet purchase in 1995 from another collector.(the last collector bought it before 1985).The seller can prove that the lot obtained legally.provenance statement seen by Catawiki. The seller will take care that any necessary permits will be arranged.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Neo Assyrian
Metal
Bronze
Century/timeframe
(900-600)B.C
Acquired from
Private collection
Total weight
56 g
Year acquired
1995
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Country acquired from
United States
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
1985
Previous owner - country acquired from
United States
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Width
33 mm
Length
22 mm
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
