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Palace of Minos.
Palace of Minos. Date: 1500 BCE. Minoan Columns; pillowy tops.
Queen's Megaron
Queens's Megaron. Palace of Minos. Knossos, Crete. Date: 1700-1300 BCE.
Toreador Fresco
The Toreador Fresco. Palace complex. Knossos, Crete. Date: 1550-1450 BCE. Composite view.
Snake Goddess
Snake Goddess. From the Palace Complex. Knossos, Crete. Material: Vitreous Sand.
Octopus Vase
Octopus Vase. Palaikastro, Crete. Date: 1500 BCE. Composition uses the curves of the vase to allow the octopus to wrap around the vase.