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This remarkable terra cotta larnax from the Minoan civilization showcases iconic octopus motifs on each side, emblematic of Minoan artistry. The piece has been meticulously repaired from numerous large fragments with minor fill and exhibits slight surface wear, including a chip near one octopus head and a hairline crack at the rim. It retains its historical integrity despite minor restorations. Provenanced from the collection of Ulla Gieslinde Lindner in Bad Birnbach, Bavaria, and acquired by Harlan J. Berk, Chicago, on May 10, 2011 (Lot 266), this larnax is a distinguished addition for collectors of ancient artifacts. Referenced in Im Labyrinth des Minos, Exhibition in Karlsruhe (2000), p. 315, no. 296, it offers a unique glimpse into Minoan funerary practices and artistic expression.
Details
Executed
Circa 1400-1200 B.C.
Size
Height 26 x width 24 1/2 x depth 18 inches
Condition
Repaired
A Minoan Painted Terra Cotta Larnax
Circa 1400-1200 B.C.
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Description
This remarkable terra cotta larnax from the Minoan civilization showcases iconic octopus motifs on each side, emblematic of Minoan artistry. The piece has been meticulously repaired from numerous large fragments with minor fill and exhibits slight surface wear, including a chip near one octopus head and a hairline crack at the rim. It retains its historical integrity despite minor restorations. Provenanced from the collection of Ulla Gieslinde Lindner in Bad Birnbach, Bavaria, and acquired by Harlan J. Berk, Chicago, on May 10, 2011 (Lot 266), this larnax is a distinguished addition for collectors of ancient artifacts. Referenced in Im Labyrinth des Minos, Exhibition in Karlsruhe (2000), p. 315, no. 296, it offers a unique glimpse into Minoan funerary practices and artistic expression.
Details
Executed
Circa 1400-1200 B.C.
Size
Height 26 x width 24 1/2 x depth 18 inches
Condition
Repaired