Mesopotamia - Lamashtu Cuneiform tablet replica

Description: Lamashtu - Mesopotamian demon god - Babylonian cuneiform tablet inscription. Ancient writing. Protection spell. Mesopotamia - Lamashtu Cuneiform tablet replica - Assyrian / Babylonian amulet Click images to enlarge Description Lamashtu Cuneiform tablet Neo - Babylonian era - 626-539 B.CE Dimensions :- Height - 5.5 cm / 2-1/4 inches Width - 5 cm / 2 inches *Combined shipping is offered if you would like to add other similar sized items (up to 500 grams / 16 ounces) for a more economical postage option. On offer here is a fine cuneiform tablet that features the striking image of the Mesopotamian demon god Lamashtu. Made of a limestone and quartzite composition stone it has an aged patina with a light polish. Background information Lamashtu - a deity of the Assyrian and Babylonian cultures she was a malevolent force. In the realm of the gods, Lamashtu was the bitter rival of Pazuzu , the king of demons and she would pose a threat to mothers and childbirth and the general health of the mortal population. Having a Lamashtu amulet or statue would be used to neutralise the potential threat for the owner of the amulet driving her and any other evil spirits away. This particular amulet is a Neo - Assyrian variation that shows Lamashtu with a hairy body, feline head and donkey ears. She stands on a reed boat holding a spindle in her left hand and a comb in her right. The reverse inscription reads : 'Lamashtu, daughter of An, chosen by the gods, lady, most noble of ladies' *As each item is handmade, slight colour variations may occur. Images sell! Get Supersized Images & Free Image HostingCreate your brand with Auctiva's Customizable Templates. Attention Sellers - Get Templates Image Hosting, Scheduling at Auctiva.com. Track Page Views WithAuctiva's Counter

Price: 49.95 AUD

Location: Eagleby

End Time: 2024-11-28T09:18:48.000Z

Shipping Cost: 19.44 AUD