No. 107972117

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Decorative ornament - Greece - Phaistos Disc - Minoan
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€ 65
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Decorative ornament - Greece - Phaistos Disc - Minoan

A faithful and authorized reproduction in terracotta/fired clay of the famous Phaistos Disc. The famous Phaistos Disc is from Bronze Age archaeological find, discovered in 1908 in the Minoan palace complex of Phaistos on the island of Crete, Greece. The disc is made of clay and features spiral inscriptions with symbols and hieroglyphs engraved on both sides, whose exact meaning and original language remain to this day one of archaeology's greatest unsolved mysteries. The piece features a circular, flattened shape, emulating the ochre tone and porous texture of the original artifact. On both sides (Side A and Side B), it displays a sequence of inscriptions arranged in a spiral, moving from the outer edge toward the center. The characters feature 45 distinct symbols stamped into the clay (representing human figures, tools, plants, and animals), grouped into sections delimited by incised lines. The piece is displayed vertically on a minimalist black metal stand with a square base, specifically designed for exhibition and to enhance the aesthetic value of the disc's relief. Original Provenance: Minoan Palace of Phaistos, Crete, Greece Original Dating: Bronze Age (c. 1700 BC – Minoan Civilization) Replica Purchase Location: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete

No. 107972117

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Decorative ornament - Greece - Phaistos Disc - Minoan

Decorative ornament - Greece - Phaistos Disc - Minoan

A faithful and authorized reproduction in terracotta/fired clay of the famous Phaistos Disc. The famous Phaistos Disc is from Bronze Age archaeological find, discovered in 1908 in the Minoan palace complex of Phaistos on the island of Crete, Greece. The disc is made of clay and features spiral inscriptions with symbols and hieroglyphs engraved on both sides, whose exact meaning and original language remain to this day one of archaeology's greatest unsolved mysteries.

The piece features a circular, flattened shape, emulating the ochre tone and porous texture of the original artifact. On both sides (Side A and Side B), it displays a sequence of inscriptions arranged in a spiral, moving from the outer edge toward the center. The characters feature 45 distinct symbols stamped into the clay (representing human figures, tools, plants, and animals), grouped into sections delimited by incised lines. The piece is displayed vertically on a minimalist black metal stand with a square base, specifically designed for exhibition and to enhance the aesthetic value of the disc's relief.


Original Provenance: Minoan Palace of Phaistos, Crete, Greece
Original Dating: Bronze Age (c. 1700 BC – Minoan Civilization)
Replica Purchase Location: Heraklion Archaeological Museum, Crete

Final bid
€ 65
No reserve price
Ashley Calvert
Expert
Estimate  € 150 - € 200

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