Violin-Shaped Cycladic Idol on a Wooden Base in Plaster snake earring must have been destroyed either

must have been destroyed either during the excavation or during its transfer

marking one of the most celebrated quests in Greek mythology

This exquisite piece of jewelry artfully combines two of the most iconic motifs of ancient Greek heritage: Medusa and the Meander

he taxed the city of Athens with tribute which included sending seven young men and maidens to Crete every year who were then released into the labyrinth and eaten by the Minotaur

Violin-Shaped Cycladic Idol on a Wooden Base in Plaster snake earring must have been destroyed eitherViolin shaped idol on a wooden base which belongs to the Early Cycladic period (3200 2000BC). The violin shaped idol derives its name from the fact that its shape was similar to a violin. The violin shaped idols, are schematic figurines and belong to the earliest models of the species. They were small in size and tile shaped, designed to represent a roughly anthropomorphic outline. The head and the neck are marked with a stripe protrusion, and the