Monuments
Object Type
Sculpture and Figurines
Material
Stone
Country of Origin
Greece
Credit
The Government of the Hellenic Republic
Caption
Import Restricted since 2011.
Section I.A.1.b of Designated List in force since 2011.
In marble, limestone, and other kinds of stone. Types include menhir, "horns of consecration," votive statues, funerary and votive stelae, and bases and base revetments. These may be painted, carved with relief sculpture, and/or carry dedicatory or funerary inscriptions.
Approximate date: 3rd millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D.
Example shown:
Small Altar decorated with engraved doves
Material: Stone; Period: Middle Minoan IB-IIB (1900-1750 B.C.); Provenance: Palace of Knosos, Crete; Place of Production: Crete; Dimensions: height - 8 cm. / length - 7.5 cm. / width - 6 cm.
Archaeological Museum of Herakelio