Creta Collection (#4)

Greece, Chania, CR: Crete military campaign, international shooting competition, a group of Englishmen, 1908
LUX4764351 Greece, Chania, CR: Crete military campaign, international shooting competition, a group of Englishmen, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, CR: Crete military campaign)

Greece, Izzedin, Crete: Crete military campaign, Russian sector. The fort of Izzedin overlooking the sea, 1908
LUX4764348 Greece, Izzedin, Crete: Crete military campaign, Russian sector. The fort of Izzedin overlooking the sea, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Izzedin, Crete: Crete military campaign, Russian sector)

Greece, Crete, CR, Chania, Chania: View of the harbour with barrels on the docks, minaret, 1906
LUX4767497 Greece, Crete, CR, Chania, Chania: View of the harbour with barrels on the docks, minaret, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, CR, Chania)

Greece, Crete: French soldiers of the 122nd and Cretan guns under olive trees, 1905
LUX4770693 Greece, Crete: French soldiers of the 122nd and Cretan guns under olive trees, 1905 -; (add.info.: Greece, Crete: French soldiers of the 122nd and Cretan guns under olive trees)

The fleet of the Great Powers off Canea, today Chania, Crete, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888
UIG5414411 The fleet of the Great Powers off Canea, today Chania, Crete, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888; UIG

First public institution for disinfection in Berlin, Berlin, Germany, historical illustration, wood engraving
UIG5414394 First public institution for disinfection in Berlin, Berlin, Germany, historical illustration, wood engraving, about 1888; UIG

Cretan War (1645-69) : the battle between venetian (Francesco Morosini (1619-1694) and turkish fleet in 1650
FGL5504199 Cretan War (1645-69) : the battle between venetian (Francesco Morosini (1619-1694) and turkish fleet in 1650, 17th century (xylography); Fototeca Gilardi

Polychrome bowl with red and white racquet pattern, circa 1900 BC -1850 BC (clay, pigment)
7310008 Polychrome bowl with red and white racquet pattern, circa 1900 BC -1850 BC (clay, pigment); 6.2(restored) cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay)

Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)
7310006 Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta); 15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta); © Ashmolean Museum

Wish-bone handle with burnished decoration, -600 BC (clay)
7309991 Wish-bone handle with burnished decoration, -600 BC (clay); 5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: clay, Material: ceramic); © Ashmolean Museum

Fresco fragment showing flowering olive branches, circa 1800 BC -1700 BC (plaster; pigment)
7309945 Fresco fragment showing flowering olive branches, circa 1800 BC -1700 BC (plaster; pigment); 6.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta)
7310019 Terracotta female figurine wearing calathos, -99 BC (terracotta); 15.2 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: terracotta); © Ashmolean Museum

Sherd, -600 BC (ceramic)
7310004 Sherd, -600 BC (ceramic); 5.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: ceramic, Material: ceramic); © Ashmolean Museum

Minoan bronze figurine of male votary, circa 1800 BC -1450 BC (copper alloy)
7309987 Minoan bronze figurine of male votary, circa 1800 BC -1450 BC (copper alloy); 12.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: copper alloy); © Ashmolean Museum

USA History: The revolt of the Sioux Indians. in North America. The dance of Espirits by Oglala Sioux at the Pine Ridge
5313594 USA History: The revolt of the Sioux Indians. in North America. The dance of Espirits by Oglala Sioux at the Pine Ridge Agency. Dakota Territory.; SeM Studio/UIG

The route to the Mount Vesuvius crater
5307551 The route to the Mount Vesuvius crater.; (add.info.: Engraving depicting the route to the Mount Vesuvius crater: the hermitage of San Salvatore (St Januarius)

Greece, Chania, Crete, Bouzzou-Maria: Tourists visiting the ruins of a place of worship, 1906
LUX4765246 Greece, Chania, Crete, Bouzzou-Maria: Tourists visiting the ruins of a place of worship, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete)

Greece, Crete, Crete, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: Bivouac of French soldiers in front of a chapel, 1906
LUX4765230 Greece, Crete, Crete, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: Bivouac of French soldiers in front of a chapel, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Crete, Hierapetra)

Greece, Crete, CR, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: French sector, under a century-old olive tree
LUX4765209 Greece, Crete, CR, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: French sector, under a century-old olive tree, 2 men armed in chechias and with rifle rest in the company of a French soldier from 122nd

Greece, Crete, CR, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: French sector, terrace of a cafe with many indigenous people sitting next to
LUX4765197 Greece, Crete, CR, Hierapetra, Ierapetra: French sector, terrace of a cafe with many indigenous people sitting next to a French soldier sleeping - Small table

Greece, La Chania, Crete: Arab Quarter, rue de la Barracks, a Bamboula, African musician and dancer, 1906
LUX4765039 Greece, La Chania, Crete: Arab Quarter, rue de la Barracks, a Bamboula, African musician and dancer, 1906; (add.info.: Greece, La Chania, Crete: Arab Quarter, rue de la Barracks)

Greece, Chania, Crete: the port, the dock and the station of cars with horse-drawn cars waiting for passengers
LUX4765004 Greece, Chania, Crete: the port, the dock and the station of cars with horse-drawn cars waiting for passengers

Greece, Crete, Bouzannaia: Excursion to Bouzannaia, Perevalia cafe with chairs and tables outside under the vineyards
LUX4764806 Greece, Crete, Bouzannaia: Excursion to Bouzannaia, Perevalia cafe with chairs and tables outside under the vineyards

Greece, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion, CR, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion: Archaeological site, Palace of Cnossos
LUX4763551 Greece, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion, CR, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion: Archaeological site, Palace of Cnossos, Knossos, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Candie, Heraklion, Heraklion, CR, Candie)

Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, general view with cathedral, old minaret and old Turkish quarter, 1909
LUX4763002 Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector, general view with cathedral, old minaret and old Turkish quarter, 1909; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Candia: English sector)

Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector, general view of the city, part of a panorama, mill and camp of the English army
LUX4762893 Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector, general view of the city, part of a panorama, mill and camp of the English army, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector)

Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector, general view of the harbour with sailboats and boats - On the wharf, a shipyard
LUX4762850 Greece, Crete, Candie: English sector, general view of the harbour with sailboats and boats - On the wharf, a shipyard, 1908 - trade: eastern telegraph; (add.info.: Greece, Crete)

Greece, Crete, Chania: Mrs Pillafort and Mrs Xantopoulos in a dining room, 1908
LUX4763215 Greece, Crete, Chania: Mrs Pillafort and Mrs Xantopoulos in a dining room, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Chania: Mrs Pillafort and Mrs Xantopoulos in a dining room)

Greece, Crete, La canee: July 1909, return of soldiers to France, journey from Messara to Reggio, 1909
LUX4762949 Greece, Crete, La canee: July 1909, return of soldiers to France, journey from Messara to Reggio, 1909; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, La canee: July 1909, return of soldiers to France)

Greece, Chania (Chania), Crete: the eastern butcher, bird cage, 1908
LUX4764711 Greece, Chania (Chania), Crete: the eastern butcher, bird cage, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania (Chania), Crete: the eastern butcher, bird cage, 1908); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, Crete: herd of sheep led on a dusty road by 2 shepherds, one of whom is riding
LUX4764692 Greece, Crete: herd of sheep led on a dusty road by 2 shepherds, one of whom is riding and wearing an umbrella to protect themselves from the sun, 1908; (add.info.: Greece)

Greece, Messara, Crete, Messara: Marriage, conduct of wives, many children, 1908
LUX4764675 Greece, Messara, Crete, Messara: Marriage, conduct of wives, many children, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Messara, Crete, Messara: Marriage, conduct of wives, many children)

Greece, Chania, Crete: The port with some fishing boats - Fishermen repair their fishing nets, 1908
LUX4764654 Greece, Chania, Crete: The port with some fishing boats - Fishermen repair their fishing nets, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania)

Greece, Surroundings of La Chania, Crete, Mournies: Photography during a picnic, 1908
LUX4764605 Greece, Surroundings of La Chania, Crete, Mournies: Photography during a picnic, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Surroundings of La Chania, Crete, Mournies: Photography during a picnic)

Greece, Heriptio, Crete: Oriental life scene, two men and a child pose with their Turkish clothes
LUX4764546 Greece, Heriptio, Crete: Oriental life scene, two men and a child pose with their Turkish clothes and guns in a mountain landscape, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Heriptio)

Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene, a European with mustache smokes the narguile in the shade of an olive tree, 1908
LUX4764543 Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene, a European with mustache smokes the narguile in the shade of an olive tree, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Crete: Oriental life scene)

Greece, Chania, CR: Crete's military campaign, international shooting competition
LUX4764513 Greece, Chania, CR: Crete's military campaign, international shooting competition, officers alternate under the official tent, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania)

Greece, Chania, Crete: Crete Military Campaign, International Shooting Competition
LUX4764191 Greece, Chania, Crete: Crete Military Campaign, International Shooting Competition. Depart of the Consul of France, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, Chania, Crete: Crete Military Campaign)

Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: Embarking mules by French soldiers on the dock of the arsenal, 1908
LUX4763672 Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: Embarking mules by French soldiers on the dock of the arsenal, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Sude, Suda)

Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: In front of the arsenal, French sailors maneuver the crane and launch a wooden boat, 1908
LUX4763636 Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: In front of the arsenal, French sailors maneuver the crane and launch a wooden boat, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: In front of the arsenal)

Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: The island with fortifications, 1908
LUX4763635 Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: The island with fortifications, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, La Sude, Suda, Crete: The island with fortifications, 1908); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Greece, CR: On October 10, 1908, the Cretan insurges coming to protest with flags
LUX4763558 Greece, CR: On October 10, 1908, the Cretan insurges coming to protest with flags, rifles and cartouchieres on shoulder, 1908; (add.info.: Greece, CR: On October 10, 1908)

Greece, Crete, Crete, Croussos, Croussonos: General view of Croussos, English sector, 1905
LUX4767442 Greece, Crete, Crete, Croussos, Croussonos: General view of Croussos, English sector, 1905; (add.info.: Greece, Crete, Crete, Croussos, Croussonos: General view of Croussos)

Greek eveque giving blessing, in Crete. Engraving from 1709
JAB4120550 Greek eveque giving blessing, in Crete. Engraving from 1709; (add.info.: Greek eveque giving blessing, in Crete. Engraving from 1709); Photo ©Jaime Abecasis

Magazine of Jars and Kaselles, Knossos (b/w photo)
8639169 Magazine of Jars and Kaselles, Knossos (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magazine of Jars and Kaselles, Knossos)

Decorative Motifs and Symbols (litho)
8639163 Decorative Motifs and Symbols (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Decorative Motifs and Symbols)

Traditional method of threshing grain, Crete (litho)
8663857 Traditional method of threshing grain, Crete (litho) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Threshing grain, Crete)

Lion head rhyton, -350 BC (alabaster)
7309948 Lion head rhyton, -350 BC (alabaster); 13.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Display: stone (alabaster)); © Ashmolean Museum

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Explore the captivating world of Creta, a land steeped in ancient history and rich cultural heritage. Journey back to the 15th century BC, where the enigmatic Phaistos Disc was discovered in Greece's Phaistos region. This mysterious artifact, adorned with intricate symbols, continues to puzzle scholars till this day. Marvel at the grace and agility of Minoan acrobats depicted in stunning Minoian art. Their nimble movements frozen in time serve as a testament to their physical prowess and artistic expression. Behold the mesmerizing Desert Lighthouse standing tall against an endless expanse of sand dunes. Its solitary presence evokes a sense of wonder and solitude amidst nature's grandeur. Delve into The Hagia Triada Sarcophagus, painted with vivid scenes that transport you to another era. This masterpiece of Minoan art showcases elaborate rituals and mythical creatures, offering glimpses into ancient beliefs and customs. Witness the allure of The Younger Snake Goddess from Crete's palace - an embodiment of feminine power intertwined with serpentine symbolism. Adorned with regal attire and poised for eternity, she embodies both beauty and strength. Appreciate the intricacies of Palace Style vessels adorned with schematic vegetal motifs - a reflection of exquisite craftsmanship prevalent during that era. These vessels served not only practical purposes but also showcased artistic finesse within everyday objects. Step foot inside The Palace of Minos at Knossos; its grandeur unrivaled even after 2100 years since its construction began. Explore its labyrinthine corridors filled with secrets waiting to be unveiled by modern-day archaeologists. Uncover the mysteries concealed within Hagia Triada Sarcophagus dating back to 1450-1400 BC - an extraordinary burial site revealing stories etched onto stone for eternity. Immerse yourself in Iraklion's Knossos Palace – witness remnants from a glorious past, where ancient civilizations thrived.