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LOT 0305

Assyrian Chalcedony Head of Pazuzu

900-700 B.C.

1 1/4 in. (16.1 grams, 31 mm).

Carved in the round with ribbed horns to the top of the head, almond-shaped eyes, snub nose, gaping mouth with fangs and hatched beard; pierced longitudinally.

Provenance

From the 'S' collection, acquired 1970-1990s.
The collection was seen and studied by W.G. Lambert, late Professor of Assyriology at the University of Birmingham, 1970-1993.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by a search certificate number no.12716-234924.
This lot has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database, and is accompanied by an illustrated lot declaration signed by the Head of the Antiquities Department, Dr Raffaele D'Amato.

CONDITION

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LOT 0305

Assyrian Chalcedony Head of Pazuzu

Sold for (Inc. bp): £3,120

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