Early Cretan libation vessel, found at Knossos, 1933-1934. Artist: Unknown

Early Cretan libation vessel, found at Knossos, 1933-1934. Artist: Unknown

1-649-382 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Early Cretan libation vessel, found at Knossos, 1933-1934. Discovered by Sir Arthur Evans. The bull's head is made of soapstone, inlaid with rock crystal and shell. It dates from c1350 BC, when Knossos was ruled by the Mycenaeans. A print from Wonders of the Past, Volume I, 1933-1934.


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Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
People Related
  1. Sir Arthur Evans: British: Archaeologist

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe Greece

  1. 39 00 00 N , 022 00 00 E

World Europe Greece Crete Iráklion Knossós

  1. 35 18 00 N , 025 10 00 E

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Science & Nature Animal Life

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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3581x4835
File Size : 50,726kb


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  1. 0580018389
  1. 1-649-382
  1. 1649382

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