Minoan Bull Head - Knossos Palace - Crete - Symbol of Cosmic Energy, Forces of Life and Death, Pillars of the universe - Aged Alabaster

Item Specifics

Condition: New, Handmade in Greece
Height: 14 cm(5.5")
Width: 6.5 cm(2.5")
Weight: 140 g
Material: Alabaster

The bull played a prominent role in Minoan culture, with bull images appearing constantly on frescoes and on pottery. The original piece is in the museum in Heraklion Crete. Minoan frescos and ceramics depict the bull-leaping ritual in which participants of both sexes vaulted over bulls by grasping their horns. Minoan Bull is a symbol of Great power, strength and prosperity!