Minoian -

An artistry mastered by the Minoans was the art of the seal. Through the mastery crafting and with the many images of the past cultural clues are provided. 

In this seal artifact, an image of a hieroglyphic is pressed in. The meaning of the hieroglyph is unknown to modern man, though it is in a text similar to that of the hieroglyphs of Egypt. 

The mosaic of the bull and women is an interesting artifact to ponder. The women in the mosaic are white, a peculiar depiction of the Minoan people at the time. This particular mosaic remains a mystery to historians. 

This is one of the Minoan's stone vases, a contribution to the many carved vases found from the Minoan era. The civilization is known for there great artistry, as shown greatly through the many intricately carved vases. 

Depictions of gods and goddesses through sculptures is a universal theme it appears and The Minoans are no different. With the artifact to the left, there is a sculpture meant to represent a goddess of the Minoan's religion. A peculiar thing about this sculpture though is that the veracity of the collection it is a part of has been questioned on more than one occasion.

 Resting places for the gods is a tradition in which the Minoans upheld. The throne in this picture is a seat dedicated to their mother goddess,  or also arguable the Queen Ariadne. With the throne being dedicated a more matronly women, it begins to show the shift in having women who where more maternal in a hierarchy society. 

Portable vases provide a way to transport goods such as water or grain. With the intricate octopus design, the incredible artistic talent of the Minoan period is again evidenced. Along with the show of creative talents, the clever use of technology is also shown, as seen in this closed container designed to transport grain more easily.

With holes poked into the animal's skull, this artifact was used as a pitcher for ceremonial occasions. Containing the ability to hold water, blood, or other various ceremonial beverages, this bull's head was a leading piece in rituals performed by the Minoan people. 

Presenting a Minoan ritual of jumping over a bulls head, this bronze cast shows a tradition of a man leaping over the head of a bull. In this specific example, the ability to preserve the statue was shattered as the man has lost the bottom half of his legs but, the skill of the maker is still evident. The use of a bronze cast and wax provides intel into not only the ritual at hand but also, the artistry's medium of choice in the Minoan's society.