Title
The Queen's Lyre
Caption
The Queen's Lyre. This lyre was found in the tomb of the Queen Puabi. The lapis lazuli, shell and red limestone decoration and the head of the bull are original. The wooden parts, pegs and strings and bull's horns are modern reconstruction. The bull's head is covered with gold. The eyes are lapis lazuli and shell.
Location : British Museum in London
Date
800 BC
Credit line
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Reference
ARP15A06_130
License type
Rights managed
Available size
50,0Mb (2,0Mb) / 11,6in x 16,8in / 3472 x 5034 (300dpi)