The base could demonstrate the mythology and/or religious practices of the citizens of Ur. The hybrid animals could be heavily symbolic (not literal representations). One can see this possibility in the depictions of the ancient Egyptian gods. In fact, the figures in the lyre’s base could also be gods, or heroes/demi-gods. They could be any combination of things. This piece shows some of the values of the citizens who used it. But, as to what those values are; who can say? Some information has unfortunately been lost to history. Perhaps, we can rediscover the lost mysteries of the ancient Mesopotamians. Until then, the base is a mystery for our meditations. One can derive from this that stories, of some kind, were valued. There is the application of naturalistic features. From this, the modern person may know that realism was valued. The stylization of the hair may indicate some preference for iconography. The reason for symbolic hair may not be entirely known, but the absence of stylized forms everywhere indicates that a level of certain symbolism was still wanted at this time. The use of drawn story below a musical instrument may also indicate a story to be sung. In turn, such an activity could point toward regular or occasional festivities of certain groups of the citizens of Ur. Parties and holidays may have been among the values of the Ur people. The festivals in the area wherein the fragments were found would have been areas wherein very long festivals (perhaps for over a week) would have taken place (Frankfort 2).