Sujet
Minoan faience figure of a Snake Goddess, 17th century BC. Artist: Unknown
Légende
Minoan faience figure of a Snake Goddess, from the central shrine of the Minoan Royal Palace at Knossos in Crete. Her bare breats emphasise the maternal nature of the goddess. The small panther on her head may symbolise 'Mistress of the Animals', and the snakes symbolise underground deities, or the protective household snakes. In the Archaeological Museum in Heracleion, Crete, 17th century BC.
Date
30 nov. 1999
Crédit
Photo12/Heritage Images/CM Dixon
Notre référence
HRM19B79_397
Model release
Non
Licence
Droits gérés
Format disponible
50,2Mo (1,4Mo) / 28,9cm x 43,6cm / 3409 x 5151 (300dpi)