Phaistos Disc Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

95,00 76,00

These silver earrings representing the disc of Phaistos.
The Phaistos Disc (also spelled Phaistos Disk) is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete. The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos, and features 241 tokens. The disk is covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. Its purpose and meaning, remain disputed, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology. This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.
Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.
Handmade item.

 

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Phaistos Disc Earrings – 925 Sterling Silver and Gold Plated

These silver earrings representing the disc of Phaistos.

The Phaistos Disc (also spelled Phaistos Disk) is a disk of fired clay from the Minoan palace of Phaistos on the island of Crete.

The disc was discovered in 1908 by the Italian archaeologist Luigi Pernier in the Minoan palace-site of Phaistos, and features 241 tokens.

The disk is covered on both sides with a spiral of stamped symbols. Its purpose and meaning, remain disputed, making it one of the most famous mysteries of archaeology.

This unique object is now on display at the archaeological museum of Heraklion.

Made in 925⁰ sterling silver and gold plated.

Handmade item.

 

 

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