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