Minoan Bronze Bronze sculpture – 'Minoan snake goddess' - 12 cm (No reserve price)
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Bronze sculpture titled “Minoan Serpent Goddess,” a reproduction of a 1600 BC Minoan motif, cast in bronze with a decorative patina, standing about 12 cm high.
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This intricately crafted bronze figure depicts the iconic Minoan snake goddess — one of the most well-known motifs of Bronze Age art from Crete (circa 1600 BC). The figure displays the typical pose with raised arms and snakes in both hands. The characteristic multi-tiered bell-shaped skirt and the headdress featuring a snake motif have also been carefully reproduced.
The sculpture is made of solid bronze casting and features an attractive artificial patina, giving the piece an antique effect. The craftsmanship is decorative and collectible — ideal for enthusiasts of ancient cultures, reenactment collectors, or as an appealing object for interior decoration.
This intricately crafted bronze figure depicts the iconic Minoan snake goddess — one of the most well-known motifs of Bronze Age art from Crete (circa 1600 BC). The figure displays the typical pose with raised arms and snakes in both hands. The characteristic multi-tiered bell-shaped skirt and the headdress featuring a snake motif have also been carefully reproduced.
The sculpture is made of solid bronze casting and features an attractive artificial patina, giving the piece an antique effect. The craftsmanship is decorative and collectible — ideal for enthusiasts of ancient cultures, reenactment collectors, or as an appealing object for interior decoration.
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Culture
Minoan
Century/ Timeframe
1600 B.C. Reproduktion
Name of object
Bronze sculpture – 'Minoan snake goddess'
Acquired from
Private collection
Subject/Depiction
Minoan snake goddess
Year acquired
2000
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
Unknown
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Antique market
Height
12 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1975
Previous owner - country acquired from
Unknown
Depth
0 cm
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