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
| Medium | Obsidian |
| Dimensions | 2 1/4 × 1 13/16 × 3/8 in. (5.7 × 4.7 × 0.9 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Ornaments-Inscribed |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Purchase, James N. Spear Gift, 1984 |
| Date | ca. 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