1965 Greek Replica of Ancient Minoan Vaphio Cup
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| Management number | 2495891 | Release Date | 2025/07/09 | List Price | $27.82 | Model Number | 2495891 | ||
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1965 Greek reproduction of ancient Minoan Vaphio cup, depicting a bull-leaping and the capture of a bull in a net. Vaphio cups were generally made of gold and most probably were a form of Minoan art produced on the island of Crete circa 1500 B.C E., depicting mythology and history related to the long-horned Cretan bull. This reproduction cup consists of two layers: a smooth interior layer which appears to be bronze or brass, and a hand-tooled, shiny gold metal outer layer, which looks like it could be gold-plated, covered in raised images. There is a leaping bull, a bull that appears to be captured in a net, and a third bull with two men who appear to be engaging in the ancient Cretan sport of bull-leaping. It is believed that bull-leaping involved acrobats, most likely captives, who would pit their athleticism against charging bulls by attempting to leap on and over them, or grab them by the horns. This cup measures about 3.5 inches high and 4.5 inches in diameter at the top. Has dent
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