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Sculpture in Mesopotamia

Bull's head from ceremonial lyre (c. 2600 BCE) 

Bull's head from ceremonial lyre (c. 2600 BCE) 

This lyre was found in the tomb of queen Pu-Abi. The lapis lazuli, shell, red limestone decoration, and the head of the bull are original. The bull's head is covered with gold. The eyes are lapis lazuli and shell. The beard and hair are lapis lazuli. A lyre of the same type is shown on the Standard of Ur. 

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