Striking Large Signed Mid Century Photograph of Ancient Minoan Tomb Jug decorativer made in Japan

made in Japan

Rice’s fervent “fire and brimstone” messages could be scary

and most definitely worthy of putting in a frame

no stains at all that I can see

and perhaps Hovsepian held on to it precisely because that student went on to great art world fame

Striking Large Signed Mid Century Photograph of Ancient Minoan Tomb Jug decorativer made in JapanThe stunner of a vessel pictured here is a c. 1400 BC Minoan tomb jug from Katsambas, the harbour of Knossos, which is held in the collection of the Archeological Museum in Heraklion. I'd sure love to live with the the real thing, but I must say this striking vintage photograph does a lovely job of making it feel close at hand. Signed on the back in Greek, I believe; I presume the name of the photographer. Beautifully captured texture and detail, rich