The Ram in a Thicket. Rampant Ram perched on the tree of life, covered with gold leaf. The horns, eyes and back of the animal are of lapis lazuli. The base on silver. Possibly served as a offerings pedestal or a harp motif. Found at a pit PG 1237 of the Royal Cemetery of Ur. 2600-2400 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom.

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Caption: The Ram in a Thicket. Rampant Ram perched on the tree of life, covered with gold leaf. The horns, eyes and back of the animal are of lapis lazuli. The base on silver. Possibly served as a offerings pedestal or a harp motif. Found at a pit PG 1237 of the Royal Cemetery of Ur. 2600-2400 BC. British Museum. London. United Kingdom.

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Print size: 24.1 × 36.3 cm | 1121.3 × 1688.2 in (300 dpi)

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