Explore the 4,500 year story of the Mesopotamian Golden Lyre in five minutes. A startling instrument with its brightly shining bull’s head, gleaming lapis lazuli and shining mother of pearl decorations which was painstakingly recreated over three years by volunteers. Learn a little more about this amazing ancestor of the modern day harp with Accredited Lecturer Jennifer Sturdy.
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Comments
Very enjoyable talk. Most appropriate with the gold for Christmas.
What a treat! Thank you
What a fascinating project. Really hope my Society book Jennifer 🤞🙏
Fascinating. Yet another delight in this Calendar
Hypnotic So pleased this kind of project takes place
Just delightful. A wonderful journey thank you
A delight, an inspiring project
Absolutely transporting into another (past) world - the story. And the playing and singing sublime - thank you.
I am thrilled to see so many comments about my talk on the Gold Lyre of Ur, thank you. You can indeed see the replica, if you would like to invite us to perform. There is also a much longer lecture about it, details on the Arts Society website. Or contact me on lyre.of.ur@gmail.com
What a beautiful piece of work,such an achievement