Amulet with a Lamashtu demon
Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Ornaments-Inscribedca. early 1st millennium B.C.

Amulet with a Lamashtu demon is a stone-ornaments-inscribed created in ca. early 1st millennium B.C. using obsidian measuring 2 1/4 × 1 13/16 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 4.7 × 0.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumObsidian
Dimensions2 1/4 × 1 13/16 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 4.7 × 0.9 cm)
ClassificationStone-Ornaments-Inscribed
DepartmentAncient Near Eastern Art
Credit LinePurchase, James N. Spear Gift, 1984
Dateca. early 1st millennium B.C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Amulet with a Lamashtu demon?

Amulet with a Lamashtu demon is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Amulet with a Lamashtu demon created?

Amulet with a Lamashtu demon dates to ca. early 1st millennium B.C..

What material is Amulet with a Lamashtu demon made from?

Amulet with a Lamashtu demon is crafted from obsidian.

Is Amulet with a Lamashtu demon in the public domain?

Amulet with a Lamashtu demon is in the public domain and can be freely used.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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