History

#WorldLionDay

Beautiful lioness vessel from Knossos Palace, Crete.

Carved from semi-translucent limestone, this is a fabulous example of the skill of Minoan stone carving 3,500 years ago!

Heraklion Archaeological Museum 📷 by me#Archaeology pic.twitter.com/MWTcpRYqsa

— Alison Fisk (@AlisonFisk) August 10, 2026