CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.

Amulets of the demon Pazuzu, son of the west wind, were worn by women in labor for protection against the female demon Lamashtu (see lot 537), who was feared for her attacks on unborn and newly-born babies. For related amulets see nos. 63 & 64 in Curtis and Reade, Art and Empire, Treasures from Assyria in the British Museum.