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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.
ProvenanceUK 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.
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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