Bull Statuette

2600 BC - 2500 BC
Stone
Khafajah
6.5 cm x 6.2 cm x 2.5 cm

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Discussion Questions

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What do you think the bull represented to the ancient Mesopotamians?

For what purpose were statuettes such as this one kept by the ancient Mesopotamians?

Can you think of anything that people keep for similar purposes today?