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Fine Minoan translucent limestone lioness head shaped rhython from the Knossos Palace Repositories 1600-1500 BC, Heraklion Archaeological Museum.

This exquitely worked lioness head rhython has a hole in the muzzle for pouring liquid offerings. The nose and eyes were originally inlaid .

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Fine Minoan translucent limestone lioness head shaped rhython from the Knossos Palace Repositories 1600-1500 BC, Heraklion Archaeological Museum.<br /> <br /> This exquitely worked lioness head rhython has a hole in the muzzle for pouring liquid offerings. The nose and eyes were originally inlaid .<br /> <br /> If you prefer to buy from our ALAMY PHOTO LIBRARY Collection visit : https://www.alamy.com/portfolio/paul-williams-funkystock/minoan-art-artefacts.html . Type - Heraklion - into the LOWER SEARCH WITHIN GALLERY box. Refine search by adding background colour, place, museum etc<br /> <br /> Visit our MINOAN ART PHOTO COLLECTIONS for more photos to download as wall art prints https://funkystock.photoshelter.com/gallery-collection/Ancient-Minoans-Art-Artefacts-Antiquities-Historic-Places-Pictures-Images-of/C0000ricT2SU_M9w .<br /> <br /> Photo by Photographer Paul E Williams