Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornaments-Inscribedca. 7th–6th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Amulet with a Lamashtu demon |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | 1.97 x 2.44 x 0.55 in. (5 x 6.2 x 1.4 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 7th–6th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Babylonian |
| Period | Neo-Babylonian |
| Date Range | 700 BC – 500 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321626