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rock crystal duck/swan 1600BC Mycenae
I didn't take this photo. It is from an Athens National Museum catalogue.
As I wandered around the Museum, living a dream, I spotted this creation among all the golden glories of Mykanae. In my eyes it comes close to one of the most beautiful objects I have ever seen. I could imagine it being a cup, perhaps dedicated to Leda. I could imagine the hands of a priestess cupping it reverently as she prayed to her Goddess. I could imagine the lips of a Greek warrior sipping sweet wine from it after his victory and then dedicating it to Athena Nike.
rock crystal duck/swan 1600BC Mycenae
I didn't take this photo. It is from an Athens National Museum catalogue.
As I wandered around the Museum, living a dream, I spotted this creation among all the golden glories of Mykanae. In my eyes it comes close to one of the most beautiful objects I have ever seen. I could imagine it being a cup, perhaps dedicated to Leda. I could imagine the hands of a priestess cupping it reverently as she prayed to her Goddess. I could imagine the lips of a Greek warrior sipping sweet wine from it after his victory and then dedicating it to Athena Nike.