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## Ancient Cosmos — Complete 4-Piece Historical Disc Replica Collection

A curated collection of four individually handmade decorative replicas inspired by ancient astronomy, historical symbolism, early writing traditions and humanity's longstanding interest in the cosmos.

The collection brings together the **Nebra Sky Disc, the Phaistos Disc, a Babylonian Star Map (Planisphere) and a modern Hunab Ku symbolic design**.

Each piece represents a different artistic or historical tradition, creating a visually distinctive collection of circular objects associated with the study of ancient civilizations and their symbolic worlds.

While several objects refer to documented archaeological artefacts, the collection also includes a modern symbolic interpretation. The pieces do not all represent ancient astronomical instruments.

### Historical Background — Astronomy, Writing and Symbolism

Throughout history, different cultures developed ways of representing celestial phenomena, recording knowledge and expressing ideas about the natural and spiritual world.

Surviving archaeological objects offer valuable insight into these traditions, although the precise meaning or original function of some artefacts remains uncertain.

This four-piece collection brings together objects associated with several of these historical and symbolic themes.

### The Collection — Four Historical and Symbolic Discs

**1. Nebra Sky Disc — European Bronze Age**

The original Nebra Sky Disc was discovered in Germany and is generally dated to approximately 1600 BCE.

It is widely regarded as one of the earliest known representations of celestial phenomena, featuring gold-coloured elements interpreted as the Sun or full Moon, a crescent Moon, stars and additional curved forms.

The original bronze disc is an important archaeological object associated with Bronze Age Europe.

The ArkeoArt reproduction interprets its distinctive circular form and celestial imagery through a hand-painted surface.

**Replica dimensions:**
- Diameter: approximately 16 cm
- Thickness: approximately 2 cm

**2. Phaistos Disc — Minoan Crete**

The original Phaistos Disc was discovered in 1908 at the Palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete.

Dating to approximately 1700–1650 BCE, it is one of the most intriguing objects associated with Minoan civilization.

Its surface contains pictographic signs arranged in a spiral pattern. Despite numerous attempts to interpret the inscription, its meaning remains undeciphered.

Although astronomical and calendrical interpretations have been proposed, its original purpose has not been conclusively established.

The ArkeoArt reproduction presents the characteristic spiral composition and symbol-inspired surface.

**Replica dimensions:**
- Diameter: approximately 15 cm
- Thickness: approximately 2 cm

**3. Babylonian Star Map / Planisphere — Ancient Mesopotamia**

The third disc is inspired by Mesopotamian traditions of recording and interpreting the heavens.

Babylonian scholars developed sophisticated astronomical observations and recorded celestial information in written and diagrammatic forms.

This ArkeoArt model is a decorative interpretation of a Babylonian planisphere or star-map design, featuring radial divisions and inscription-inspired surface details.

It is presented as a modern historical interpretation, not as an exact reproduction of a specifically identified ancient tablet.

**Replica dimensions:**
- Diameter: approximately 15 cm
- Thickness: approximately 2 cm

**4. Hunab Ku Symbol Disc — Modern Mesoamerican-Inspired Design**

The fourth piece presents a contemporary symbolic design commonly marketed under the name Hunab Ku.

The term Hunab Ku appears in post-conquest Maya religious traditions, while the familiar geometric symbol associated with the name became widely popular through modern interpretations of Mesoamerican symbolism.

The circular design offered here is therefore presented as a modern symbolic interpretation rather than a replica of a verified pre-Columbian Maya archaeological artefact.

Its geometric composition provides a visual contrast to the three historically inspired discs.

**Replica dimensions:**
- Diameter: approximately 15 cm
- Thickness: approximately 2 cm

### The ArkeoArt Reproduction

This four-piece collection is independently produced by **ArkeoArt in Türkiye** as a museum-inspired decorative interpretation of historical and symbolic disc designs.

Each piece is individually cast using a **resin and marble-powder composite**, creating a substantial, stone-like character.

The surfaces are individually hand-painted with decorative archaeological-style finishes, emphasising their distinctive relief patterns, inscriptions, celestial motifs and geometric elements.

Because the pieces are hand-finished, subtle variations in colour, texture and patina may occur.

These objects are intended for display and collecting. They are not original archaeological artefacts, functioning astronomical instruments or exact-scale reproductions of all their historical references.

### Material, Dimensions & Condition

- **Collection:** Ancient Cosmos – Complete 4-Piece Historical Disc Replica Collection
- **Number of objects:** 4 decorative replica discs
- **Historical and symbolic references:** European Bronze Age, Minoan Crete, Mesopotamia and modern Hunab Ku imagery
- **Material:** Resin and marble-powder composite
- **Finish:** Individually hand-painted archaeological-style patina
- **Maximum diameter:** Approximately 16 cm
- **Individual thickness:** Approximately 2 cm
- **Combined approximate weight:** 1.5 kg
- **Condition:** Unissued / As new
- **Production:** Individually cast and hand-finished by ArkeoArt in Türkiye

**Contents of the lot:**

1. One Nebra Sky Disc replica
2. One Phaistos Disc replica
3. One Babylonian Star Map / Planisphere-inspired disc
4. One modern Hunab Ku symbolic disc

All four pieces shown as part of the complete collection are included in this lot.

### Collector's Note — Exploring the Ancient Cosmos

The appeal of this collection lies in its presentation of different ways that human societies have depicted celestial phenomena, written symbols and ideas about the surrounding world.

The Nebra Sky Disc evokes early European representations of the heavens.

The Phaistos Disc illustrates the mystery of an undeciphered Bronze Age inscription.

The Babylonian Planisphere-inspired design refers to Mesopotamia's extensive astronomical traditions.

The modern Hunab Ku disc reflects the contemporary reinterpretation of Mesoamerican-inspired symbolism.

Displayed together, the four objects create a distinctive decorative ensemble connecting archaeology, the history of astronomy, ancient writing and the modern reception of historical symbols.

The collection is particularly suited to collectors interested in **archaeology, archaeoastronomy, Bronze Age Europe, Minoan civilization, Mesopotamian astronomy, ancient writing systems, symbolic art and museum-inspired reproductions**.

### Replica & Provenance Statement

**All four objects offered in this lot are modern decorative reproductions and interpretations produced by ArkeoArt.**

They are not ancient artefacts and are not presented as original archaeological objects.

The sculptures are newly manufactured and therefore have **no archaeological provenance or previous archaeological owner**.

The original historical references belong to different cultural and chronological contexts. The Hunab Ku design is a modern symbolic interpretation rather than a documented ancient Maya archaeological object.

This collection is an independent ArkeoArt production and is not presented as an officially licensed museum edition.

### Export & Shipping

As newly manufactured decorative reproductions rather than excavated antiquities, the objects will be shipped with the documentation applicable to the shipment.

Each disc will be individually protected using suitable cushioning materials, with particular attention to surface reliefs, painted details and edges.

The complete four-piece collection will be securely packed with protective materials and reinforced outer packaging to minimise movement and reduce the risk of damage during international transport.

The seller confirms legal ownership of the objects and the right to offer them for sale and export, subject to any applicable shipment requirements.