Sujet
The Queen's Lyre
Légende
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 av. J.-C.
Crédit
Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library
Notre référence
ARP15A06_130
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
50,0Mo (2,0Mo) / 29,4cm x 42,6cm / 3472 x 5034 (300dpi)