Replica, Octopus Minoan Cup c1976

CATRAMOPOULOS, A.

Registration number

1091814

Artist/maker

CATRAMOPOULOS, A.

Title

Replica, Octopus Minoan Cup

Production date

c1976

Medium

metal

Dimensions (H x W x D)

14.5 x 8.5 cm (diameter)

Inscriptions

was in blue velvet silk lined case with brass plaque bearing the inscriptions; Olympic Airways / Inaugural flight Athens - Melbourne / Friday December 3rd 1976 on accompanying card: By appointment to their majesties / the King and Queen / A. Catramopoulos / Jeweller / 24, odos voukourestion / Tel. 611.326 / Athens Greece. verso: description / Octopus Minoan Cup dated 1700-1400 B.CH5 / Gold plated true replica of the ancient / one deposited in the Heraclion Museum Creta / It represents the sea Power of Minos.

Credit line

City of Melbourne Art and Heritage Collection

Keywords

Replica, Octopus Minoan Cup, 1700-1400BC, civic gifts, diplomatic relations, Greece

Summary

Replica Octopus Minoan Cup 1700-1400BC. Small gold plated metal vase. Octopus pattern on sides and snake handle.