Minoan Postpalatial terracotta goddess statue with raised arms and crown, Karphi Sanctuary 1200-1100 BC, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, black back

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Minoan Postpalatial terracotta goddess statue with raised arms and crown, Karphi Sanctuary 1200-1100 BC, Heraklion Archaeological Museum, black background. The Goddesses are crowned with symbols of earth and sky in the shapes of snakes and birds, describing attributes of the goddess as protector of nature.

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Size: 6803px × 9566px
Location: Heraklion Archaeological Museum
Photo credit: © funkyfood London - Paul Williams / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
Model Released: No

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