Greek Minoan Bronze store Double Ax, Ancient Minoan Cretan Religious Symbol, Greek Mythology, Metal Art Sculpture, Museum Replica

Greek Minoan Bronze Double Ax, Ancient Minoan Cretan Religious Symbol, Greek Mythology, Metal Art Sculpture, Museum Replica
Of all the Minoan Cretan civilization religious symbols, the ax was the holiest.
Stylized double axes such as this one, consecrated shrines in homes and palaces.
Full-sized double axes were used by priests to kill sacrificial bulls in ceremonies to propitiate Zeus.
This unique item is cast in solid bronze with verdigris patina and mounted on a black Greek marble base.

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Height: 13 cm (total, base included) approx.
Width: 8.5 cm approx.

The double-headed ax is inspired by archaeological exhibits in the Greek museums and sites.

As this item is hand made, dimensions, surface texture, verdigris patina, and marble color may vary slightly.

This is more of my Greek Minoan and Mycenaean collection:
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Here you may find more store Handmade Greek Museum Replicas Artifacts and Jewelry:
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