Archaeology Mesopotamia "pazuzu" Neo-assyrian Deity Bronze Patinated 19th-20th Century Babylon

ARCHAEOLOGY-FOLK ART-RELIGIONBABYLONEMESOPOTAMIANEO-ASSYRIANDEMON PAZUZUBATINED BRONZE19TH/20TH CENTURIESPatinated bronze statuette of "Pazuzu" (or Pazouzou), secondary deity of Mesopotamia (Babylon) of the 1st millennium BC, the king of the wind demons, in the Neo-Assyrian period. His main role was that of a protective deity against diseases in particular. Hybrid being of partially human form also including animal characteristics (skull, nose, mouth of an anima, slender canine trunk, scorpion tail, feet/legs of a bird of prey, 4 wings). Anepigraphic cast (without inscription) unlike the model of the Louvre museum which is very similar and which has inscriptions on the back of the wings. Good condition (marks, traces, oxidation; see descriptive photos). Weight: 340 grams