Palace of Minos
Title
Palace of Minos
Date
ca. 1700-1300 BCE
Identifier
1848
Work Type
containers (receptacles)
Work Location
Greece (nation)
Knosós (ancient site)
Style/Period
Minoan
Subject
pithoi
Description
View of a pithos (storage jar) from the Palace of Knossos in Crete. "The storage of large quantities of agricultural produce, mainly grain crops, olive oil and wine, was one of the main functions of the palaces of Minoan Crete. Gathered from the surrounding countryside, it was then used or redistributed by the palaces,"--The British Museum website.
Reproduction Type
jpeg
Copyright Statement
©2013 Lawrence Technological University. These images may be used for personal or educational purposes. They are not available for commercial purposes without the explicit permission of LTU.
ID Number
A1GRKNO31300BI52B2
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