Bull's head

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In the cultures of the Eastern Mediterranean the bull was considered a sacred animal, symbol of fertility, rebirth and the liquid element. In Crete, the bull was a cult symbol of the Minoan civilization. Bull's head rhyton(ritual vessel) made of serpentine with mother of pearl ,rock crystal and jasper. "Little Palace " of Knossos ,Neopalatial period, 1600-1500 BC. Heraklion Archaeological Museum

SKU: 1-18-99-020035

Category: Homeware

Type: Educational games & toys

Origin of Original Exhibit: Crete

Historical Time Period: Minoan Civilization

Material: Cotton

Museum Exhibit: Archaeological Museum of Heraklion

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