Creto-Mycenaean Gold Cup - Ancient Greece

A magnificent replica of the ancient Greek Vapheio Cups. The ornate cup before you is a meticulously crafted replica made from gold-plated copper, echoing the splendor of the original Creto-Mycenaean gold cups discovered at the Vapheio tholos tomb in Lakonia, Greece. These remarkable artifacts, now preserved in the National Archaeological Museum of Athens, are celebrated for their exquisite craftsmanship and historical significance. The Vapheio cups, as they are known, comprise a pair of drinking vessels that each bear a detailed relief design. While similar in style and subject matter, the two cups diverge significantly in their portrayal of scenes involving bulls and human figures. The cup from which this replica draws inspiration is often referred to as the “Peaceful Cup.” It beautifully illustrates a serene scene where a bull is being gently lured by a cow, capturing a moment of calm interaction between the animals and the humans. In contrast, the counterpart, known as the “Violent