ancientart:Minoan Goddess or Priestess, made of ivory and gold, dating to the 16th century BC.Despit
ancientart:Minoan Goddess or Priestess, made of ivory and gold, dating to the 16th century BC.Despite the delicate nature of the precious gold and ivory materials, the stance of this small figurine conveys power and strength. It closely resembles ceramic statuettes identified as goddesses or priestesses found in the sanctuary space known as the “Pillar Shrine” within the Minoan palace of Cnossus, Crete. The snakes adorning the figure are symbolic of fertility and regenerative powers. (Walters)Artefact courtesy of & and can be viewed at the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA. Via their online collections: 71.1090. -- source link