Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Amulet with fighting demons; on reverse: Ishtar enthroned and worshiper |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 1 5/8 × 1 3/16 × 3/8 in. (4.2 × 3 × 1 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, 1886 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Assyrian |
| Period | Neo-Assyrian |
| Date Range | 800 BC – 600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 321627