HANDCRAFTED SOLID BRONZE MINOAN CRETE KNOSSOS DOLPHIN SCULPTURE-EUC

COLLECT VINTAGE ITEMS ??? LOVE THE BEAUTY OF A DOLPHIN ??? HERE’S A BEAUTIFULLY HANDCRAFTED PIECE !!! IT’S SO DARN CUTE !!! MINOAN CRETE KNOSSOS DOLPHIN SCULPTURE MATERIAL: SOLID BRONZE (cool to the touch) COLORS: GREEN (some might call it teal, or green turquoise) ACCENTS / TRIM: GOLD THE MINOAN CIVILIZATION, AN ANCIENT CULTURE WHICH SETTLED ON THE ISLAND OF CRETE IN THE AEGEAN SEA, REPRESENTED THE PRESENCE OF DOLPHINS IN THEIR CULTURE. A SAMPLE OF THIS IS THE FRESCO WITH DOLPHINS FOUND IN THE PALACE OF KNOSSOS THAT UNTIL TODAY REMAINS ALMOST UNCHANGED. CONDITION : ITEM WAS FOUND AT A LOCAL CHURCH SALE, SO I DON’T KNOW ITS USAGE HISTORY. DUE TO ITS COMPOSITION, THERE ARE NO ISSUES TO REPORT. PLEASE REVIEW ALL PHOTOS AS THEY ARE PART OF THE LISTING. APPROX. MEASUREMENTS : 3.5L x 1.25W x 1.25H ITEM WEIGHT : 4 OZ. NOTE ABOUT SHIPPING : SINCE THIS ITEM IS NOT AT ALL FRAGILE, IT WILL SHIP OUT IN A VINYL OR PAPER BUBBLE BAG TO KEEP THE SHIP COST AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. Some Online Info About Dolphins : The men of ancient Greece had a collection of myths that have survived to the present day. For the Greeks the concept of dolphins was positive, considering it a benevolent animal, and its appearance in the wake of the boats was a good omen. Many coins from those times show the image of children, men or gods riding a dolphin. Respect, admiration, and affection is what dolphins have aroused in many human civilizations over time. Greeks also associate dolphins with romance. The gods Aphrodite and Apollo considered dolphins sacred and Aphrodite is often depicted with dolphins, riding them or being accompanied by them. In Greek culture, dolphins were often human rescuers, probably because they like to bring things to the surface and there is some real evidence that they do indeed purposely rescue people in danger. ITEM(s) COME FROM A PET AND SMOKE-FREE HOME REVIEW ALL SHIP OPTIONS BEFORE CHECKING OUT BECAUSE USING THE “DEFAULT” METHOD WILL NOT ALWAYS THE BEST OPTION (especially if pkg is large, heavy, or items will travel a great distance). ITEMS SHIP OUT IN 1-3 BUSINESS DAYS OF PAYMENT. ALL ITEMS ARE CAREFULLY PACKAGED FOR SAFE TRANSIT. NOTES ABOUT MULTI-PURCHASES, COMBINED SHIPPING, AND QUANTITY DISCOUNTS : I OFFER COMBINED SHIPPING WHEN POSSIBLE. HOWEVER, FOR SAFETY REASONS, THAT OPTION MAY NOT BE AVAILABLE WITH OVERSIZED, VERY HEAVY, OR DIFFERENTLY SHAPED ITEMS. WHILE A LISTING MAY OFFER A QUANTITY DISCOUNT, IF AN OFFER IS MADE OR ACCEPTED AT A LOWER PRICE, THE QUANTITY DISCOUNT IS NO LONGER AUTOMATICALLY APPLIED. IT WILL BE MY DECISION WHETHER OR NOT TO OFFER AN ADDITIONAL DISCOUNT BASED ON THE OFFER PRICE. eBAY MAKES NO SHIP-COST OR BOX-SIZE ADJUSTMENTS WHEN PURCHASING MULTIPLES OF THE SAME ITEM ON ONE LISTING. THEY ALSO RECENTLY CHANGED WHEN THEY BILL A BUYER AND NO LONGER SEEM TO GIVE A SELLER THE OPPORTUNITY TO SEND A REVISED INVOICE TO REFLECT “ALL” DISCOUNTS. THEREFORE, YOU MAY BE OVERCHARGED, AND IF THAT HAPPENS, I WILL GLADLY REFUND YOU THE DIFFERENCE AFTER YOUR PKG IS FINALIZED AND I AM ABLE TO DETERMINE IF A REFUND IS DUE. IF YOU PURCHASE ITEMS FROM TWO OR MORE OF MY LISTINGS, USE YOUR CART. IN DOING SO, YOU SHOULD HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO REQUEST A REVISED INVOICE BEFORE YOU MAKE PAYMENT TO REFLECT “ALL” DISCOUNTS. IF NOT, THE SAME REFUND SCENARIO WILL APPLY AS STATED ABOVE. NOTES ABOUT SHIPPING AND REGISTERED ADDRESSES: I DO NOT SHIP INTERNATIONALLY AND SHIP ONLY WITHIN THE U.S. OR TO ONE OF ITS PROTECTORATES (e.g., Puerto Rico). I DO NOT SHIP TO AN ADDRESS OTHER THAN THE ONE REGISTERED w/eBAY BECAUSE BUYER/SELLER PROTECTION MAY BE VOIDED. IF YOUR REGISTERED ADDRESS IS A POST OFFICE BOX, BUT YOU WANT TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF A LOWER SHIP COST FROM FED EXP OR UPS, YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR “SHIP-TO” ADDRESS BEFORE YOU MAKE A PURCHASE. IF YOUR REGISTERED ADDRESS IS OUTSIDE THE U.S. BUT YOU SHIP WITHIN THE U.S., EBAY STILL CHARGES SELLERS A 1.65% INT’L FEE. I FEEL THIS IS AN UNFAIR PRACTICE SINCE WE DO SHIP WITHIN THE U.S., SO I NO LONGER WISH TO ABSORB THAT FEE. IF THIS APPLIES TO YOU, CONTACT ME BEFORE YOU MAKE A PURCHASE. I WILL ADD A HANDLING FEE TO COVER THE ADDITIONAL COST (that cost will vary based on the “total cost” of transaction–item cost, ship cost, and tax). IF YOU MAKE A PURCHASE WITHOUT PAYING THE ADDITIONAL FEE, YOU WILL NEED TO SEND ME THAT AMOUNT THROUGH PAYPAL BEFORE YOUR ITEM IS SHIPPED. IF YOU DO NOT, THE TRANSACTION WILL BE CANCELED. I STRIVE TO DESCRIBE ALL ITEMS ACCURATELY, BUT HONEST MISTAKES HAPPEN. IF YOU HAVE AN ISSUE WITH AN ITEM YOU RECEIVE, PLEASE OFFER ME THE COURTESY TO MAKE THINGS RIGHT AND DON’T LEAVE NEGATIVE FEEDBACK OR INVOLVE eBAY WHICH CAN NEGATIVELY AFFECT MY SELLER RATING. I AM A REPUTABLE SELLER WHO WILL WORK WITH YOU TO RESOLVE A VALID ISSUE (just read my Feedback and you will see the type of seller I am). FEEDBACK IS LEFT FOR BUYERS AFTER IT IS LEFT FOR ME.