Old Babylonian Terracotta Plaque of Demon Pazuzu

CIRCA 1750-1550 B.C.

4 1/4 in. (170 grams, 10.9 cm).

Ovoid in plan with moulded high-relief facial detailing, suspension ledge to reverse.

Provenance

From the collection of Contessa L.G., assembled in the 1980s.
Private collection, acquired in Switzerland in 1999.

Accompanied by a copy of an Art Loss Register certificate, no.S00066787.

CONDITION

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LOT 0279