Octagonal Pyramidical carnelian stamp seal

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BLMJ Seal 1060: Octagonal Pyramidical carnelian stamp seal with a
hole drilled across the top, and impression of Pazuzu. The ithyphallic 

figure is portrayed with four wings, eagle’s legs and talons, and a curved 
scorpion tail. The bald head is in profile, with a long nose and a beard 
on the bottom jaw. A crescent lies on top of the head, and a globular 
headed standard is situated in front of the right leg.
Size: h. 2.6, w. 2.0, d. 1.2 cm 

(source: www.cairn.info)

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