Directions
Vaphio golden cup
With the Pylos tablets in front of you, pass through the opening on your left and continue straight into the next part of the collection, focusing on the beehive tomb of Vaphio in Laconia. In the center of the room, you'll see a glass display case featuring two golden cups. Position yourself on the right side of the case and carefully observe the cup with the number 2, our next item of interest. It depicts a bull being captured by peaceful means: a man ties a rope around the bull's leg, while the animal mates with a cow.
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National Archaeological Museum: the notable Greeks