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LOT 0222

Estimate
GBP (£) 3,000 - 4,000
EUR (€) 3,470 - 4,630
USD ($) 4,020 - 5,360

NEO ASSYRIAN PAZUZU HEAD WITH LAMASHTU
1ST MILLENNIUM B.C.
1 3/8 in. (26 grams, 36 mm).

Modelled in the half-round with grotesque features and fierce teeth exposed; reverse with low-relief engraved image of Lamashtu advancing holding a trident.

PROVENANCE:
From an important collection formed before 1988, London and Geneva.

This lot has been checked against the Interpol Database of stolen works of art and is accompanied by search certificate number no.12253-221916.

CONDITION
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