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Ostrich egg and jar found by Leonard Woolley in the cemetery at Ur. In antiquity the ostrich,known for its swiftness and strength, was hunted by kings. Ostrich shells were often cut open at the top to serve as cups or bowls and decorated with a band of mosaic round the rim. A disk of similar mosaic was added at the base. ANE, 123556

Location British Museum/London/Great Britain

Unique Identifier ART200600

Type Image

Purpose Public

Size 4528px × 3436px

Photo Credit Erich Lessing / Art Resource, NY

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