Assyrian Silver Pazuzu Head Pendant Amulet
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Assyrian Pazuzu Head Pendant Amulet in solid silver, a Near East reproduction dating to circa 900–500 B.C., 2.5 cm (1 in) long and 17.6 g, in excellent condition with a display stand and provenance from a British private collection.
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Pendant amulet in solid silver representing the head of the good demon Pazuzu, nicely carved with fine facial details and horns. Pierced lengthwise for suspension. Pazuzu was regarded as protector of humans, especially women in childbirth, homes and children against other demons.
Size: 2.5 cm L - 1 inch
Material: Silver, 17.6 grms
Culture: Near East, c. 900-500 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: British private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Pendant amulet in solid silver representing the head of the good demon Pazuzu, nicely carved with fine facial details and horns. Pierced lengthwise for suspension. Pazuzu was regarded as protector of humans, especially women in childbirth, homes and children against other demons.
Size: 2.5 cm L - 1 inch
Material: Silver, 17.6 grms
Culture: Near East, c. 900-500 B.C.
Condition: Intact
Display stand included
Provenance: British private collection, acquired prior to 2000.
The seller guarantees that this item has been legally acquired & will be legally exported, related documents seen by Catawiki.
This item do not need an export licence within the EU.
The seller will inform the buyer if it needs a UK export licence outside the EU
Worldwide shipping by Registered Mail.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity
N.B. Import duties may be incurred on orders shipped to countries outside the UK.
Notice: We are not able to ship to Greece and Cyprus.
Details
Culture
Assyrian
Century/timeframe
Near East, c. 900 - 500 B.C.
Name of object
Pazuzu Head Pendant Amulet
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
2016
Material
Silver
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Previous owner - country acquired from
United Kingdom
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Reproduction/replica
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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.
