Snake Goddess Statue - Daughter - , order Greek Minoan Statue, Ancient Greece Statue

Minoan Goddess of Snakes. Ceramic statuette reproduction from the Daughter of Snakes from Knossos Palace in Crete.

The figurine is today exhibited at the Herakleion Archeological Museum in Crete. It is possible that is illustrate the fashion of dress of Minoan women: a tight bodice which left the breasts bare, a long flounced skirt, and an apron made order of material with embroidered or woven decoration. The figure holds two snakes in her raised hands and a small animal is perched on her head, which seems to be the imitation of a panther. These were usually symbols of an earth goddess.

Height : 28 cm
Width : 18cm
weight : 700gr

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