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CIRCA 8TH-7TH CENTURY B.C.
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A NEO-ASSYRIAN BLACK STEATITE LAMASHTU AMULET
Circa 8th-7th Century B.C.
Rectangular in form with a perforated flange above for suspension, one side engraved with the demonic feline-headed Lamashtu, gesticulating with her arms outspread, holding an attribute in each hand, wearing a necklace, a piglet to her left, the reverse with a scorpion
1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm) long
Circa 8th-7th Century B.C.
Rectangular in form with a perforated flange above for suspension, one side engraved with the demonic feline-headed Lamashtu, gesticulating with her arms outspread, holding an attribute in each hand, wearing a necklace, a piglet to her left, the reverse with a scorpion
1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm) long
Provenance
European Private Collection
Special notice
This lot is offered without reserve.