Silver Head of a Lion c. 2650-2550 B.C.
Silver, lapis lazuli and shell 4 x 5 inches
University of Pennsylvania Museum
of Archaeology and Anthropology
found at the Royal Tombs of Ur (Royal Cemetary)
This is one of two lions probably attached to some sort of wooden object - made of silver, shell and the precious stone lapis lazuli
Rrepresentations of lions are common in Sumerian art - the lion was significant in Sumerian mythology.
