Handcrafted replica of the Minoan Ship of Chania, made of sterling silver 925. The ship is mounted on a wooden base and protected by a transparent plexiglass cover measuring 23x12x17 cm, creating a distinctive decorative piece inspired by the maritime heritage of ancient Greece.
Minoan Ship of Chania | Handcrafted Sterling Silver Miniature
485,00 €
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Description
The Minoan Ship of Chania is known from an engraving on a Late Minoan sealstone discovered in Chania, Crete. It is considered one of the most significant depictions of a Minoan vessel, providing valuable insight into the advanced shipbuilding skills of the Minoans and the essential role of the sea in the development of their trade, economy, and civilization during the 2nd millennium BC. With its distinctive long and elegant hull, the ship symbolizes the strength, innovation, and maritime dominance of Europe’s earliest great seafaring civilization.