{"product_id":"minoan-bee-earrings","title":"Greek Minoan Bees from Crete Wire Pierced Dangle Earrings 1.25L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTwo Bees and a Drop of Honey: Minoan Bee Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo bees face each other across a small round bead, wings swept back in perfect symmetry. These Minoan bee earrings hang 1.25 in long in warm gold plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Greek bee earrings copy a Bronze Age pendant from Crete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24K gold plate over pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEar wires:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gold filled, wire pierced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 1.25 in L x 1.3 in W\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7264\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crete wire earrings, Bronze Age earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFound in a Pit of Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original was found in 1930 at Chrysolakkos, a burial ground outside the palace of Malia. Malia was the third largest Minoan palace on Crete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt dates to the Protopalatial period, about 1800 to 1700 BC. Bronze Age earrings inspired by it follow a very old goldsmith's eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBees, Wasps or Honey?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two insects clasp a central disc, and three small discs hang below. Many readers see bees carrying honey to the comb.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome scholars think the insects may be wasps. Honey mattered in Minoan offerings, and bees stood for regeneration. The Heraklion Museum shows the original today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe gold-filled ear wires are ready to wear. Keep the Minoan bee earrings dry and wipe them with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrete wire earrings hang best with hair pulled back. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-earrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e. Greek bee earrings suit a plain neckline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Minoans\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minoans lived on Crete before the Greeks of Athens and Sparta. Their goldsmiths worked with fine wire and tiny globules. Minoan bee earrings keep that craft in view. Bronze Age earrings like these are a bright link to a lost palace world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how scholars debate the famous Malia pendant, bees or wasps. Greek bee earrings rest on that argument. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Malia_Pendant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMalia Pendant - Wikipedia\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1192376283,"sku":"7264","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/c5e0733f84acd02e946787ae75b6b88b.jpg?v=1777661512","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/minoan-bee-earrings","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}