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Data sheet
| Article group | Pendants |
| Gender | For Her |
| Depiction | Mailia Bees |
| Historic Period | Era: Minoan & Mycenean |
| Material | Gold 18K |
| Length (top to bottom including bails or hooks) | 38 mm (1 and 1⁄2in) |
| Width | 33 mm (1 and 19⁄64in) |
| Workshop's comment | An outstanding classic and popular piece with great feedback from our customers |
| Weight | Approx 5.5-6 grams (varies as hand-made) |
More info
This immaculate 18K Yellow gold reproduction is a fine representation of the gold bees of Malia which is displayed at the 'Heraklion' archaeological museum in Crete dating back more than 3800 years. The pendant depicts two bees storing away a drop of honey in a comb. This item constitutes one of the most important and renown specimens of minoan art and ancient jewelry making universally.
