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carolyn hammett | all galleries >> Galleries >> Greece- Athens June 2007 > Vaphio Cups Photographer.jpg
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30-MAY-2007

Vaphio Cups Photographer.jpg

These two gold cups were found in a tomb in Vaphio, the ancient capital of the Mycenaeans. The two cups are a pair, and are masterpieces of Minoan art.
One depicts a wild bull hunt in repousse, with the scene unfolding all around the cup, while the other shows a scene with tame bulls.
The cups date from 1500-1450 BC.

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