---
title: Terracotta Cylinder Amulets
author: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4907/terracotta-cylinder-amulets/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
---

# Terracotta Cylinder Amulets

_Authored by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/)_

## Image File

[![Terracotta Cylinder Amulets](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4907.jpg)](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/4907.jpg)

## Image Caption

These amulets were inscribed with a spell recruiting the mighty [god](https://www.worldhistory.org/God/) [Ninurta](https://www.worldhistory.org/Ninurta/) for protection. They were worn around the neck and their size corresponds to the needs of different age groups. From [Nimrud](https://www.worldhistory.org/Kalhu/) and [Nineveh](https://www.worldhistory.org/nineveh/), [Mesopotamia](https://www.worldhistory.org/Mesopotamia/), Iraq. Circa 900-612 BCE. The British Museum, London.

#### Editorial Review

This human-authored image has been reviewed by our editorial team before publication to ensure accuracy, reliability and adherence to academic standards in accordance with our [editorial policy](https://www.worldhistory.org/static/editorial-policy/).

## About the Author

Associate Professor of Neurology and lover of the Cradle of Civilization, Mesopotamia. I'm very interested in Mesopotamian history and always try to take photos of archaeological sites and artifacts in museums, both in Iraq and around the world.
- [Facebook Profile](https://www.facebook.com/MRCPian)
- [Linkedin Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/in/osama-shukir-muhammed-amin/)

## Cite This Work

### APA
Amin, O. S. M. (2016, April 14). Terracotta Cylinder Amulets. *World History Encyclopedia*. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4907/terracotta-cylinder-amulets/>
### Chicago
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Terracotta Cylinder Amulets." *World History Encyclopedia*, April 14, 2016. <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4907/terracotta-cylinder-amulets/>.
### MLA
Amin, Osama Shukir Muhammed. "Terracotta Cylinder Amulets." *World History Encyclopedia*, 14 Apr 2016, <https://www.worldhistory.org/image/4907/terracotta-cylinder-amulets/>.

## License & Copyright

Submitted by [Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/OsamaSMAmin/ "User Page: Osama Shukir Muhammed Amin"), published on 14 April 2016. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Copyright](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright). You cannot use, copy, distribute, or modify this item without explicit permission from the author. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.