2nd millennium BC. A carved carnelian head of Pazuzu, the king of demons of the wind, with fierce expression and wide slit mouth; pierced to the top of the head; mounted on a custom-made stand. 24.5 grams total, 53mm including stand (2"). Ex British private collection formed 1970s-1980s; accompanied by a scholarly note TL 5305 by Dr Ronald Bonewitz. [A video of this lot is available on TimeLine Auctions website]