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Statue, Deity

Classification/Broad: Sculpture

Classification/Specific: Statue, Deity

Material/Broad: Metal

Material/Specific: Bronze

Measurements: 140HX93WX60TH MM

Description: The demon Pazuzu has the body and tail of a scorpion, the legs and feet of a bird, 4 extended wings, the right forepaw is upraised, the left is held down. It has a double faced lionine headwith large staring eyes, an open mouth with bared fangs and a double beard below chin, There are horns on top of the head and for suspension a loop on top of the head. The figure stands on an oblong base.

Region: Unknown Region Iraq

Country: Iraq

Place/site: Unknown (Iraq)

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Period: Neo-Assyrian

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On Display: Assyrian Gallery

Registration Number: A25413

Accession Number: 2694

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