Bullhead
UR Mesopotamian
Earrings

     The beautiful Bullhead lyre (on left), which inspired our earrings, was discovered in the late 1920’s, in the so-called King’s Grave in the Royal Cemetery at Ur.  The instrument dates to ca. 2600-2500 B.C.

     24 Karat gold-plate over pewter.  Measures approximately 0.75” x 1”.  Sterling silver posts.


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