Amulet with fighting demons; on reverse: Ishtar enthroned and worshiper 1 5/8 × 1 3/16 × 3/8 in. (4.2 × 3 × 1 cm)

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Holding institution:
Ancient Near Eastern Art, Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Data provider:
Metropolitan Museum of Art
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Title:
Amulet with fighting demons; on reverse: Ishtar enthroned and worshiper 1 5/8 × 1 3/16 × 3/8 in. (4.2 × 3 × 1 cm)
Date:
-800 - -600
ca. 8th–7th century B.C.
Type:
Metalwork-Ornaments
Type (Narrower):
Adornments
Type (Broader):
Object
Coverage:
Assyrian
Geographic region:
Mesopotamia
Time period:
Neo-Assyrian
Medium:
Bronze
Extent:
1 5/8 × 1 3/16 × 3/8 in. (4.2 × 3 × 1 cm)
Rights:
Public Domain
Identifier:
86.11.3
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