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Minoan Cretan Malia Bees18K Solid Yellow Gold
& Red Enamel
Pendant - M |
| Dimensions |
- Width: about 3 cm ~ 1.18 inches
- Height: about 3.20 cm ~ 1.26 inches (hanger included in the measurement)
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| Material |
- 18K Solid Gold
- Kiln fired in 850°C - 1562°F enamel (hot, vitreous, porcelain enamel)
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Handmade solid gold pendant inspired by the ancient Minoan Greek Malia bees pendant.
A beautiful pendant inspired by the original Bronze age pendant, decorated with inlaid red kiln fired vitreous enamel.
A perfect anniversary gift idea full of symbolism for your beloved one. |
| Notice: This is an authentic handmade piece, unique and provided directly from the artisan. As in all handmade products, there may be a slight variation in sizes and colors and this is what makes them unique and valuable. | |
Minoan Malia Bees - History and Symbolism
The Bees pendant is one of the most famous exhibits in the Herakleion Museum, in the island of Crete in Greece.
It has been found in the Old Palace cemetery at Chrysolakkos, outside the palace of Malia, the third largest Minoan palace.
The pendant dates back to the Bronze Age, to the Protopalatial Period (1800 - 1700 BC) and it's an amazing, very detailed representation of two bees carrying a drop of honey to their honeycomb.
This jewelry piece is an evidence of the artist's mastery in the process of faience or granulation, the technique of soldering tiny pieces of metal, on the surface of the cast jewel.
Original golden pendant, actually exhibited in the Heraklion Museum in Crete, Greece
Bees have a symbolic and important connotation in many cultures worldwide. Bees were very important in the Minoan, matriarchal civilization. It is believed that the Great Mother of Mother Goddess was related to bees, while honey was used in rituals. As a symbol of the Mother Goddess, bees represent the mutual support and fertility.
Later on, Greek Goddess priestesses were called melissae (bees) and bees were associated with Demeter and Artemis. |
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Items of usage, items for display, created by earthy materials, elaborated with traditional or innovative techniques, in traditional or contemporary designs.
Items that bring a breath, a smell, a touch of our natural environment into our homes.
Items that we use everyday or items that surround us, that create a stronger bond with Mother Earth, with our roots, that open windows to memories, that give inspiration to our days, that contribute to our well-being.
That’s our philosophy in choosing these pieces for you and for your beloved ones... to bring this little bit of magic into our homes, into our lives, into our souls.
We really hope that you’ll enjoy them for many years and that you won’t consider them as just a purchase, but as pieces of worldwide culture’s heritage.
The Culture Taste Team
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