Greece (Crete, Knossos)

“La Parisienne “ Fresco Fragment from the Palace of Knossos

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Date Created: Circa 1450–1350 BCE (Late Minoan II to III Period). Period: The Post-Palatial / Final Palatial Period of Bronze Age Crete, reflecting the sophisticated continuation and adaptation of high Neopalatial courtly artistic traditions under evolving administrative conditions.

Elite Palatial Decoration: Functionally, this fragment adorned the walls of upper-story state rooms or banqueting halls in the Palace of Knossos, establishing an atmosphere of high culture, courtly elegance, and ceremonial prestige. Religious and Ritual Symbolism: The presence of the sacred knot (sacral knot) tied at the back of her neck identifies her as a high priestess or a divine entity participating in sacred banquets or civic-religious rituals.