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Swimming Dolphins Fresco
Found in a very elaborately decorated room, the so-called "Queen's Chamber" in the Palace of Knossos on the Greek island of Crete, this image of marine life celebrated the sea for these Minoan people (c.1500 BC). Hand painted fresco on wood backing, imported from Greece with "aged, cracked" surface, 8" x 12" x .5", TAL0121-185
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Young Fisherman
The Minoans depended on the ocean for their livelihood. Here a young man is shown carrying fish during his daily work (c.1500 BC). Hand painted fresco on wood backing, made in Greece with "aged, cracked" surface, 8" x 12" x .5", TAL0141-185
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Siren Bookends
The song of the Sirens call men to abandon themselves, to hurl into the deep, to sprout wings, to transform, to die to self and emerge into a new form with new knowledge and understanding. If it has been some time now since you have read a book, you just might hear the song of the Sirens calling you deep into the pages! Made from white Carrara bonded marble, imported from Italy, and measure 8”H x 6.25”W x 4”L each. 48021-185
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Dolphin Pair on Waves Bookends, Bronze and Brass
These fun creatures of the ocean break from the water for a moment to leap into your library. Made from bronze and brass with a green patina on the waves on a black wooden base. Measure 8”H x 5”W x 3.5”L each. 56301-199
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