Ancient Near Eastern ArtMetalwork-Ornamentsca. 8th–7th century B.C.Artwork Details
| Title | Pendant with the head of Pazuzu |
| Medium | Bronze |
| Dimensions | 1 11/16 × 1 1/16 × 1 1/16 in. (4.3 × 2.65 × 2.65 cm) |
| Classification | Metalwork-Ornaments |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 8th–7th century B.C. |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Norbert Schimmel and Robert Haber Gifts, and funds from various donors, 1993 |
| 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 327485