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Bull-headed lyre from tomb of king, Royal Cemetery, Ur. View of lyre before most recent restoration.
Detail of bull's head and inlaid panel from lyre. Detail of lyre after most recent restoration.
Detail of bull's head with beard of lapis lazuli from lyre. Detail of lyre after most recent restoration.
 

Panel with inlaid shell figures including Gilgamesh-like hero holding two man-headed bulls (top register).