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Mesopotamian Winged Figure of the God Pazuzu Mesopotamian Winged Figure of the God Pazuzu Mesopotamian Winged Figure of the God Pazuzu
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LOT 0240

Mesopotamian Winged Figure of the God Pazuzu

8TH CENTURY B.C.

4 3/8 in. (225 grams, 11 cm).

Modelled in the round with spread wings and snarling facial expression; ferrous mounting spike below.

Provenance

UK private collection before 2000.
Acquired on the UK art market.
Private collection, London, UK.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.13143-248314.

Literature

Cf. British Museum, Splendours of Mesopotamia, London, 2011, p.203, cat.180, for similar.

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LOT 0240

Mesopotamian Winged Figure of the God Pazuzu

Estimate £2,000 - 3,000€2,320 - 3,480 (for guidance only)$2,700 - 4,050 (for guidance only)

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